Devin Blass
Executive Leader, Cell and Gene Advanced Therapies Technical Operations | Life Sciences
- Role
- Chief Technology Officer at Longeveron
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Devin Blass
I am a biotechnology executive with nearly two decades of experience advancing cell therapy from research through commercial readiness. Throughout my career, I have led high-performing teams, built world-class manufacturing and technical operations organizations, and established strategic partnerships to bring transformative therapies to patients.Currently, I serve as Chief Technology Officer and SVP of CMC at Longeveron (NASDAQ: LGVN), where I oversee all Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls functions, including internal GMP manufacturing, CDMO partnerships, process development, supply chain, quality, IT/IS, and facilities. I am leading the company’s BLA readiness strategy for its lead MSC-based therapy, ensuring scalability, comparability, and regulatory alignment for commercialization.Previously, I was Senior Vice President of Comprehensive Cell Solutions (CCS) at the New York Blood Center, where I directed the CDMO business unit encompassing Technical Operations, Business Development, and Cell Sourcing. There, I drove growth of advanced therapy services while ensuring rigorous quality and compliance standards.Earlier in my career, I served as Vice President of Technical Operations and Site Head at Talaris Therapeutics, managing Technical Operations and Supply Chain for late-stage clinical programs. I also held leadership roles at Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Mesoblast, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where I built and scaled cell therapy manufacturing operations.Across these roles, I have consistently delivered on complex technical and operational challenges—whether transferring advanced manufacturing processes to CDMOs, establishing GMP facilities, or aligning regulatory strategy with business objectives. My focus remains on harnessing science, people, and partnerships to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need.
Experience
Chief Technology Officer
Dec 2024 — Present · Louisville, KY, US
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry
Skills
- Cell Therapy
- Life Sciences
- Immunology
- Clinical Trials
- Cell Culture
- Cell Biology
- Healthcare
- Oncology
- Biotechnology
- Cancer
- Medical Devices
- Clinical Research
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