(334bl) Systems Engineering Approaches and Career Advancement in Bioprocess Development and Biomanufacturing

Systems engineering approaches for bioprocess development and biomanufacturing can be integrated in bioprocess development and biomanufacturing during the commercialization stage of biopharmaceuticals into the engineering marketplace. Lean tools can be used as engineering techniques that can be part of management of bioprocess development and biomanufacturing projects in order to reduce different types of waste. Online or Kanban (scheduling) system allows manufacturing managers and process development engineers to create a list of requests for troubleshooting, testing and on-site inspections. Failure mode and effects analysis can be applied to reduced hazards while allowing flexibility in the layout of materials and equipment for developing a pharmaceutical production process. Life cycle analysis, techno-economic analysis, risk identification and multi-criteria decision analysis are also tools that can be applied in scenarios when single-use disposables are compared with stainless steel tanks for pilot-scale process development or large-scale biomanufacturing. With regards to the developing the workforce for this industry, mentorship and leadership are also important towards the career advancement of chemical engineers in the biopharmaceutical product development and biomanufacturing businesses. After working in the biopharmaceutical industry as a process development engineer for almost five years, I realized that building a career as a young professional is a combination of education, work experience, industry certifications, and establishing a professional network. In my poster, online resources are presented for young professionals, those with less than ten years of industrial experience, that would be useful in exploring career paths, expanding their professional network, and building relationships as they move into various positions during their careers. These resources are also helpful for researchers involved in industrial psychology, management science and human resource development.

Research Interests: Systems Engineering, Management Science, Biopharmaceutical process development, Biomanufacturing