Ben Mathews
Director @Pfizer
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WORK HISTORY
Director @Pfizer
Sandwich, GB
TECHNOLOGY TEAM LEAD, ANALYICAL R&D, PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, PFIZER (ASSOCIATE RESEACH FELLOW FROM 2021, DIRECTOR FROM 2023) Leading a team of technologists with skills sets including analytical chemistry, process analytical technology, data science and computer science focused on rapid, integrated, and automated analytical measure science. Contributing to technology development and process development across the Pharmaceutical Sciences network. Comprised of- the Analytical Chemistry Enabling team skilled in a full range of analytical techniques and fast turnaround to provide support for early development - the Process Analytical Technology team skilled in spectroscopy and online analytics, integrated process analytics and chemometrics for flow-chemistry and batch process development - the Smart Lab team skilled in instrument integration, robotics and automated data processing for the development of automated analytical workstreams. Key responsibilities Recruiting and forming up specialist teams and ensuring their efficient collaboration within the global Pharmaceutical Sciences analytical network Working with Analytical R&D and cross-function management teams to manage project resources and priorities Implementing PAT technology and methodology compatible with the global Pharm Sci development and clinical manufacturing capability Technology Strategy team member responsible for Integrated Process Analytical focus area partnered with colleagues globally Operational leadership of the Smart Lab initiative, responsible for building automation prototypes, identifying the resources and skills required, partnering with colleagues across Pharm Sci to build automated analytical workstreams integrable with cross-department workstreams Building networks and partnerships with Analytical R&D, Chemical R&D, Drug Product R&D, Pfizer Commercial Supply Technology & Innovation, and external organizations
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KENT AT CANTERBURY WITH STUDIES IN THE FRIEDRICH SCHILLER UNIVERSITY, JENA, GERMANY
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological Chemistry with supplemental German and Mathematics
University of Kent
Ph.D, Biological Chemistry
ABOUT BEN MATHEWS
I am an Analytical Technology Director at Pfizer, where I lead a team of experts with diverse skills in analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, data science, and computer science. With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I have a strong background in technology development and project management, as well as a passion for innovation and collaboration. My mission is to deliver rapid, integrated, and automated analytical measurement science solutions that support the development of drug substances and drug products across the Pfizer portfolio. I partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to design and implement analytical control strategies, process analytics, chemometrics for flow-chemistry and laboratory automation and robotics applications. I also enjoy building high-performing teams with a culture of excellence, empowerment, and alignment.
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