James Dougan

James Dougan is an experienced Process Engineering Lead and Senior Manager at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., since July 2016, where leadership of the Dublin process engineering team involves driving process yield improvements and capacity optimizations. Former roles include Manager of Global Process Engineering and Senior Global Process Engineer, focusing on cost analysis, scenario planning, and process development scale-up for large-scale production. Earlier positions at the company included Global Process Engineer and Process Technician, with responsibilities in manufacturing, process optimization, and documentation. Prior to 2023, James was a Commissioning Engineer responsible for GMP documentation and cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, since October 2023, James serves as an Ambassador for One Young World. Academic credentials include a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University Belfast and specialized diplomas in Six Sigma and Engineering/Industrial Management.