Hesam Mahjoubi

Senior Principal Scientist at Amgen

Speaker

Hesam Mahjoubi is a Senior Principal Scientist at Amgen with extensive experience spanning materials science, bioprocessing, raw materials risk assessment, and cross-functional technical leadership. He currently leads raw material onboarding and risk assessment software initiatives and supports global materials science efforts across media, chemicals, single-use systems, and data trending. His work has focused on improving raw material risk management through more efficient assessment frameworks, software enablement, and stronger collaboration between scientific, quality, and supply chain teams.

Hesam holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from McGill University and has a strong research foundation in surface chemistry, polymer processing, biomaterials, and analytical characterization. Prior to joining Amgen, he held research roles in academia and industry, where he developed expertise in materials design, biomaterials, coatings, and characterization methods. His publications and patents reflect a long-standing focus on materials innovation and translational applications.

At Amgen, Hesam has contributed to the development of raw material risk programs, vendor and supplier evaluation, and digital tools to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. He has also worked closely with the biophorum community and broader industry teams on topics related to cell culture and raw material control, bringing a practical, science-based perspective to bioprocess development and supply resilience.