Gregory J. MacMichael, Ph.D.
Cell and Gene Therapy Development.
Career Highlights
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Over 35 years of biopharmaceutical experience in developing and manufacturing of biologics, vaccines and cell and gene therapies.
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President of CMC Bioservices, a consultancy focused on the development and manufacturing of cell and gene therapies, biologics, and vaccines.
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Greg has worked with a variety of notable companies including Novartis, Wyeth, Eli Lilly, Chiron, Centocor and Cook.
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At Novartis, he led the development of the drug substance and drug product processes for numerous monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic proteins. In addition, Greg was a core member of Novartis’s leadership team and led the CMC efforts with respect to the acquisition of CART19 (Kymriah) from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Vice President and CSO for two years at Cook Pharmica.
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Vice President of Vaccine Development at Wyeth, where he was instrumental in the development of Prevnar, Prevnar 13 and CAIV (Cold Adapted Influenza Vaccine).
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At Eli Lilly, Greg led the development and commercialization of Xigris (Activated Protein C produced in HEK293 cells) and Forteo (parathyroid hormone produced in E. coli).
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At Chiron, he developed and produced multiple recombinant vaccines produced in CHO cells, and his efforts at Centocor contributed to the development of the monoclonal antibodies Remicade, ReoPro and Centoxin.
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology/Biochemistry from Mississippi State University
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Master of Science in Microbiology/Biochemistry from North Carolina State University
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BS in Microbiology from Pennsylvania State University.