Jonathon Romero

Distinguished Scientist, BioProcess Development & Mfg at Merck

Speaker

Jonathan has 20+ years’ experience in the Biologics Development, and Manufacturing division. Jon currently works at Merck, providing scientific direction and leadership within the Biologics Process Organization partnering with early/late stage Biologics development, Enabling Technology Teams, and Manufacturing Divisions.In past roles, Jon has led the Biologics and Cell therapy Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb where he was responsible for Process Development, technology transfer and clinical manufacturing which includes the selection and oversight of Drug Substance and Drug Product CMO's. Jonathan has held roles of increasing responsibility in PD, tech Ops and CMC oversight for Biogen. Jonathan graduated from RPI with a BS in Chemical Engineering then received his Doctorate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware under Dr. Andrew Zydney in 2005.