Brandon Mathern
Associate Director-Cell and Gene Therapy- Head of Manufacturing @ Lonza | MBA
- Role
- Associate Director- Cell and Gene Therapy- Head of Vv2d Manufacturing at Lonza
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brandon Mathern
Highly motivated, goal-oriented operations leader with over 20 years of manufacturing experience across pharmaceutical and Cell and Gene Therapy environments, operating within cGMP/DEA-regulated facilities. Proven record of leading large, complex, aseptic manufacturing organizations through scale-up, operational excellence, and regulatory success. Track record includes scaling viral vector production by 300%+, achieving multiple zero-observation FDA and EMA inspections, and reducing deviation rates by 50%+ across multiple organizations. Recognized as a hands-on leader and mentor who develops high-performing teams, drives accountability, and consistently delivers strong production, quality, safety, and compliance outcomes. Demonstrated success in progressive management roles with increasing scope, responsibility, and impact.
Experience
Associate Director- Cell and Gene Therapy- Head of Vv2d Manufacturing
Oct 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US
In charge of manufacturing of VV2D at Lonza Houston site. Leading commercial team of approximately 150 people and 4 clean rooms.
Education
University of Colorado Denver
MBA
2007 — 2010
Black Hills State University
B.S., Mathematics
2000 — 2004
Skills
- Six Sigma
- Quality Assurance
- Gmp
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Sop
- Fda
- Quality System
- V&V
- Operations Management
- Validation
- Sap
- Lean Manufacturing
- Technology Transfer
- Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing
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