Kathleen Ongena
Cell Culture Process Development | Project and Program Management | Cell Therapy
- Role
- Cell Culture Development at AbbVie
- Location
- Reading, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathleen Ongena
Accomplished technical leader with a proven track record in driving projects and programs, fostering product innovation, and advancing cell culture process development. I thrive on innovation and continuous learning. My journey has led me through key roles in R&D, process development, and strategic initiatives. Here’s what truly defines me: Passion for Science and Technology: Whether it’s establishing R&D teams for Cultured Meat, leading process development services for cell therapy manufacturing, or championing new business opportunities, I’m driven by the intersection of science and innovation. Global Perspective and Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Having worked across diverse teams and geographical regions, I’ve gained insights into industry trends, cultural nuances, and complex project dynamics. I believe in collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional synergy. Skills That Matter: Specialized in mammalian cell culture and bioprocessing, including upstream process development and scale-up. Experienced in experimental design, cell analysis, high-throughput assays, and molecular biology techniques including gene editing and cell line development. Proficient in project management, team leadership, and strategic planning.
Experience
Cell Culture Development
Apr 2024 — Present
Education
University of Leuven
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Skills
- Immunoassays
- Drug Discovery
- Lifesciences
- Biotechnology
- Assay Development
- Cell Biology
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Elisa
- Purification
- Cell
- Genomics
- Life Sciences
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Cell Culture
- Technology Transfer
- Research and Development (R&D)
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