Kenneth Rogers

Principal Scientist Engineer - Drug Product Development & External Clinical Supplies @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

West Chester, PA, US

Manage drug product supply to assure timely delivery of cGMP drug product for stability and clinical pack & label operations.• Support the evolution of the external supplier governance model and business processes across the external network.• Direct the alliance partnership with external suppliers in development, clinical manufacturing, packaging, and release.• Responsible for maintaining relationships with external suppliers to deliver timely delivery of highest-quality drug product.• Identify, implement, and monitor continuous improvement initiatives & performance measures within the external network.• Support the preparation and monitoring of the department budget and routinely report cost savings to upper management.• Closely collaborate with procurement to monitor supplier contracts for compliance with contractual terms.• Initiate selection and auditing of CMO/CRO facilities for early development to phase I/II programs.• Responsible for review and approval of purchase orders, invoices, master service agreements, and technical documentation.• Actively communicate, collaborate with, and contribute to other functional areas and drive to achieve the best development and business results for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.

The Pennsylvania State University

BS, Biotechnology, Microbiology

Temple University School of Pharmacy

M.S., Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs