Tanner Yamada

Tanner Yamada currently serves as the Tech Transfer Lead at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, overseeing project management of biologics drug substance tech transfers and acting as the primary technical interface between the company and its clients. Previously, Tanner held various positions at GSK, including Senior Process Engineer/Product Owner, where responsibilities encompassed ensuring technical accountability across product families and leading regulatory inspections. Notable achievements include the development of a control strategy for nitrosamines and significant improvements in manufacturing efficiency and quality across multiple global initiatives. Tanner's experience also includes advising on laboratory safety policies at UC Berkeley and conducting research in advanced materials at the College of Chemistry. Tanner earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.