Robert Valdes

Main navigation Johns Hopkins Legacy Online programs Faculty Directory Experiential learning Career assets Alumni mentoring program Util Nav CTA CTA Breadcrumb Robert Valdes Robert Valdes (Bob) has over 25 years of experience within the GMP Manufacturing sector and at present serves as co-founder and GMP Consultant at Biotech Resources Group (USA) and INNOASIA Ltd. (Joint-Venture in Hangzhou, PRC). Prior to this start-up, Bob served because the Director, Large-Scale Manufacturing at Human Genome Sciences (acquired by GSK) the place he oversaw the manufacture of Human Genome’s first industrial product Benlysta ®, the primary lupus drug to make it by way of US regulators in additional than half a century. Prior to his 12-yr tenure at Human Genome Sciences, he was employed by Lonza Biologics (US/UK) from 1994 to 2000 in varied positions in biologics manufacturing, design, and engineering. Bob’s first superior biotech job out of school was at Charm Sciences Inc. as a pilot-plant microbiologist. As a robust group citizen, Bob based and operated RRMS Inc. for 12 years. RRMS was a nonprofit (501c3) benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis neighborhood in over 20 s tates. From , Bob also served on the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School’s Alumni Board (DAAB) whose primary aim is to encourage international alumni participation and engagement. Bob lives in Gaithersburg, MD along with his spouse Susie and enjoys cycling, hockey, karate, and traveling. Originally from the northeast, Mr. Valdes and his spouse Susie have lived in Maryland for nearly 20 years. Mr. Valdes holds Masters degrees from the University of Massachusetts (MSc) and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. An avid reader and learner, Bob is concentrated on worldwide enterprise analytics and constructing innovation capital for his subsequent venture. a hundred International Drive