Erik Mena

Erik Mena is a Senior Development Manager in Viral Vector MSAT at CCRM since September 2022, with extensive experience in biomanufacturing and process development. Previously, Erik held the position of Supervisor of Manufacturing - Upstream at the National Research Council Canada, where responsibilities included the startup of a manufacturing department, implementation of GMP manufacturing processes, and management of manufacturing schedules and documentation. Erik has also served in leadership roles at C3i/CETC, overseeing the BioTherapeutics & Vectors unit and ensuring cGMP compliance. Other notable positions include Development Specialist in Human Immunotherapy and Research Associate, contributing significantly to various projects focused on cell culture, molecular diagnostics, and bioprocess optimization. Erik holds a Master of Science in Molecular Biology from Université de Montréal and a Bachelor's degree in Experimental Biology from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, complemented by further specialization in Genome Sciences.