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Who We Are

BioCentriq is a global cell therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a proven track record successfully transferring, developing, and manufacturing GMP drug product for use in clinical trials. The Executive, Technical, and Business Development teams have commercialized four unique cell therapies and translated more than 20 programs into the clinic. This expertise, coupled with phase-appropriate quality systems and a modern infrastructure have established BioCentriq as a trusted strategic partner for the development and manufacture of autologous and allogeneic cell therapies. BioCentriq’s four flexible GMP manufacturing suites are supported by fully equipped process and analytical development laboratories to ensure seamless translation from the lab to the clinic.

In May 2022, BioCentriq was purchased by GC Holdings Inc. of South Korea for $73 million.

As an integral member of the GC global network, through teamwork and collaboration, BioCentriq and GC Cell offer harmonized CDMO services to facilitate seamless cross-border technology transfers to improve access to and reduce the cost of life-changing cell therapies.  In June 2023, BioCentriq launched its LEAP™ Advanced Therapy Platform designed to help cell therapy developers move from contract to clinic in as little as six months.

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Our Team

BioCentriq is led by a seasoned team of committed and passionate professionals. Learn more about this dynamic team who will help bring your therapy from the bench to patients worldwide.

Our Leadership

Jackie Panter

Chief Quality & Compliance Officer

Jackie Veivia-Panter has 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and cell therapy industry and brings her expertise in quality management to BioCentriq as the Chief Quality and Compliance Officer. Her skills include designing and delivering effective and compliant solutions, processes, and organizational models. Throughout her career, Jackie has managed site quality and R&D quality, and has held global roles in training, regulatory intelligence, and matrix organization management. As the former Vice President, Global Head of Quality at Minaris Regenerative Medicine, which included Europe, Asia, and North America, she was responsible for the oversight of all quality-related functions, such as Quality Systems, Quality Control, Regulatory, and Quality Site Heads. She was also charged with creating and implementing a global quality strategy. Prior to that, she was the Senior Director of Global Quality Systems and Compliance at Legend Biotech, where she developed and deployed a global GxP quality system and compliance strategy consisting of policy, process, SOP development, and electronic system implementation. Her other roles include Director of Global Quality Systems Compliance at Celgene; Quality Director at AbbVie/Abbott, Chicago, IL; and QA Director at BlisTech Corporation and Pfizer. Jackie has her BS in Medical Technology from Marquette University and an Executive MBA from NJIT. She is a board member of PDA RAQAB (Regulatory Affairs and Quality Advisory Board) and former board member of GMP Training and Education Association and ISPE – Clinical Trial Materials Subcommittee, where she participated in writing the Clinical Trial Materials handbook.

Mark Broadley

Vice President of Operations

Mark S. Broadley is a highly accomplished senior general management and operations executive with 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. His achievements encompass strategic planning, leadership of multi-million-dollar programs, and the successful execution of large-scale projects. Notably, Mark has consistently improved productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction while tackling highly competitive business and regulatory landscapes. His expertise includes P&L management, product development, regulatory affairs, marketing, strategic alliances and partnerships, supply chain management, mergers and acquisitions, FDA regulations, GMP compliance, engineering and facility management, project management, capital projects, multi-site management, inspections and audits, Lean practices, operational excellence, technology transfer, facility consolidation, CRM, and VRM. 

   Mark’s career has been distinguished by a strong track record in driving revenue growth, achieving cost reductions, enhancing operational throughput, and launching new products in challenging, regulated industries. He previously served as the Senior Director of Operations at Charles River Laboratories Cell & Gene Therapy CDMO, where he led day-to-day operations of multi-product Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing operations during facility and QMS remediation & expansion projects. Prior to that, he was the Director of Regulatory, Engineering and Quality at Idex Health and Science, where he led ISO 13485 QMS Improvement Project & Certification for a fast-tracked diagnostic testing (Covid) product. His other previous roles include serving as an independent consultant at Diverse Consulting Firms, Director of Operations/General Manager at Zimmer Bioment – Biologic, General Manager at Cytosol Laboratories, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an MBA in Leadership, both from Nichols College.

David Smith, Ph.D.

Vice President of Development

With 15+ years of experience in the field of regenerative medicine, David’s proven expertise and background in engineering have led to a history of success in advancing cell therapy product manufacturing. His skills and experience include design of experiments, quality-by-design, R&D, data analysis, strong leadership, and cross-functional oversight, among many others. In his role at BioCentriq, he leads MS&T, Process Development, and Analytical Method Development. 
 
As the former Vice President of Technical Operations at Ori Biotech, David led the execution of the technical strategy for Ori’s first innovative technology play in cell therapy manufacturing. He was charged with ensuring the approach remained relevant to industry needs as it matured, requiring a multi-pronged approach to gather information, identify industry needs, align to viable solutions, build a cross-functional team, and support adoption. David’s other prior roles include serving as Director of Research and Development at Minaris Regenerative Medicine. 
 
David has his Ph.D. in Regenerative Medicine from Loughborough University, and he has sat on numerous committees, including chair of ARM’s Science and Technology committee, sitting on ARM’s Cell Therapy Advisory, ISCT Commercialization Committee, ISCT Product and Process Development Subcommittee, ISO Biotechnology Committee, ASME Biotechnology Advisory Panel, PDA Cell and Gene Therapy Committee, and more. 

Henry Han

Sr. Dir, Finance

Henry Han brings 15+ years of experience to his role as Director of Finance at BioCentriq. He previously served as the Financial and Accounting Team Leader at Ubcare Co. Ltd., which was acquired by GC for $200 million in 2020 and was charged with performing PMI work, such as finance, accounting, IPR, and legal. He headed fund management and cash flow planning and successfully established an e-accounting system to secure stable fund execution and a management process that optimized accounting evidence. Prior to that, Henry was the Finance Team Manager at Green Cross Holdings Corporation, where he was charged with issuing corporate bonds in the public offering bond market, which reached $100 million in 2019. He also managed funds and conducted budget planning, performed governance managing, and managed KPIs. Henry has also previously held the position of Finance Team Assistant Manager at Byuck San Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University Seoul, Korea.

Gina Choi

Head of Human Resources

Gina Choi brings 14+ years of experience in human resources and managing all general affairs for small to mid-sized companies to her role as Head of HR at BioCentriq. She was previously the Human Resources Business Partner for Line Friends Inc., where she managed all HR activity for two offices and stores in New York and California. Prior to that, she was the Human Resources Manager at CJ TMI Manufacturing America and Grand Supercenter Inc. (H Mart). She has experience managing thousands of employees across multiple states while overseeing the full cycle of each position, developing employee handbooks and compensation structure, and providing HR guidance to management level for coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, and more. She’s managed commercial insurance, workers’ compensation, health insurance, and 401(k) plans. Gina has her Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with a specialization in Systems Analysis from Columbia University of Paraguay. She is also ServSafe Certified and OSHA 30HR Certified. Gina speaks three languages: English, Korean, and Spanish.

Alex Klarer

VP of Business Strategy & Innovation

Alex Klarer has a background in Chemical Engineering focused on bioprocessing and process engineering. Over the last 7 years, he has held roles at Genentech and Hitachi where he led the translational process development for a range of cell therapies and ex-vivo gene therapies including T-cell, DC and NK cell immunotherapies, stem cell therapies, and MSC mediated immunoregulation. Alex also has experience developing novel technologies and applications to address gaps in manufacturing capabilities.

Join Our Team

We are looking for passionate and driven individuals with a background in cell therapy to join our growing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, always evolving environment and embrace the mission of making cell therapies accessible to the patients who need them, we want to hear from you! Please browse our current job listings or contact our HR team.

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