Mark Powers
VP, R&D – Cell Biology | Advanced Cell Systems & Cell Therapy Innovation
- Role
- Vice President, R & d - Cell Biology, Cell Culture and Cell Therapy at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location
- New Market, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark Powers
20+ years of research, technology, and product leadership in cell biology and advanced therapeutic platforms. Proven track record of scaling global R&D organizations, aligning talent with business priorities, and driving productivity across a $3B+ portfolio. Experienced in building customer-centric, phase-gated product development pipelines that translate cutting-edge science into commercial impact.Core expertise: advanced cell culture platforms and devices, pluripotent and adult stem cell workflows, 3D models, tissue engineering, organ-on-a-chip systems, cell-based assays. Building on this foundation to lead advancements in cell and gene therapy, protein expression, and new approach methodologies (NAMs), accelerating translation from discovery to manufacturing. Leadership focus: organizational capability building, career development and mentoring, strategic partnerships, and sustainable innovation in fast-paced commercial environments.
Experience
Vice President, R & d - Cell Biology, Cell Culture and Cell Therapy
Aug 2019 — Present · Frederick, MD, US
Education
Harvard Medical School
Postdoctoral Fellow
Northwestern University
B.S.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Senior Postdoctoral Associate/Staff Scientist
Skills
- Tissue Engineering
- Assay Development
- Lifesciences
- Commercialization
- Drug Discovery
- Science
- Cell Biology
- Life Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Leadership
- Biotechnology
- Stem Cells
- Molecular Biology
- Biomaterials
- R&D
- Chemical Engineering
- Biological Engineering
- Technology Transfer
- Laboratory
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Primary Cells
- Cell Culture
- Cellular Assays
- Cell
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