Discovery to manufacturing: A continuum

Audrey Chang Ph.D. earned her PhD in Biology at The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore Maryland and has over 25 years of government and industry experience in conducting biological products testing and in managing laboratories. In her current role as Executive Director Quality Control & Analytical Sciences at Charles River Laboratories, she is responsible for managing and developing a team of scientific experts that provides greater focus to the development of new services and technologies while providing technical solutions and support to clients and operating laboratories.

Tony Hitchcock has over 35 years of experience in the biotechnology industry and has spent more than 30 years in the production of complex biologics for clinical trials in the EU and US. He has worked in the areas of process development and manufacturing and has wide experience of engineering and process systems. Over the last 20 years, Tony has specialized in the CDMO field and has contributed to the development of over 30 products for clinical trials including plasmid DNA, viral vectors, bacteriophage products, and recombinant proteins from microbial, mammalian, and insect cell sources.

Brian Fry, Director, Sales - Biologics, Charles River has over 16 years of experience in the contract development and manufacturing industry with a heavy focus on biologic drug development. Prior to joining Charles River in 2014, Brian began his career as a Business Development Manager for a reputable pharmaceutical company. Brian’s continuous growth within the Biologics sales segment of Charles River has enabled him to seamlessly guide clients through various complex requirements throughout the drug development continuum. Brian earned his Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration- Management from California State University.