Helen Gardner

Helen Gardner has over a decade of experience in the biotechnology sector, currently serving as the Director of Sales and Operations Planning at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies since April 2011. In this role, Helen oversees the management of research and cGMP manufacturing programmes, ensuring adherence to customer requirements and contractual agreements. Previously, Helen held positions as Senior Programme Manager, Programme Manager, and Associate QA Manager at the same company, focusing on quality assurance and cross-functional team collaboration. Prior to FUJIFILM, Helen worked as a Customer Quality Assurance Coordinator at MSD and Avecia, where responsibilities included conducting audits, quality agreement negotiations, and addressing customer complaints. Helen began a career in quality assurance after working as a QC Analyst, supporting manufacturing operations through various technical analyses. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Leeds.