BioCentriq
Sepehr Antoine Rahimi is a Project Manager at BioCentriq since May 2022, with a focus on leading meetings, organizing project documentation, maintaining project plans, and coordinating with stakeholders. Previous experience includes serving as a Project Assistant at the New Jersey Innovation Institute, where support was provided for business development and administrative tasks. As the Founder of AZURUM LLC, Sepehr developed and patented the "Medica-Bed" targeting healthcare innovation. Academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Salisbury University and ongoing studies for a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Additional roles encompass research assistance, mentoring international students, and volunteering in clinical settings.
BioCentriq
Established in 2019, BioCentriq is a full-service, New Jersey-based CDMO for cell and gene therapy, focusing on all stages of process development and clinical manufacturing. With over 90 scientists, engineers, analysts, and manufacturing specialists, we have the quality systems and infrastructure required to support the release of both autologous and allogeneic drug products. BioCentriq also specializes in viral vector process development and manufacturing with expertise in a variety of cell and vector types. Our 35,000 square feet of facilities includes four, soon to be five, ISO-7 certified GMP manufacturing suites, a fully equipped process development laboratory, quality control and analytical method development laboratories, and training facilities. We also operate the only McKinsey-owned Innovation & Learning Center designed to explore the application of industry 4.0, digital and lean manufacturing disciplines to life sciences.