Stewart Craig

r. Craig brings to jCyte over three decades of experience in the implementation of technical operations, quality systems, and regulatory affairs for complex biologics, including hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), neural stem cells (NSCs), activated T cells, gene-modified T cells, and gene-modified HSC products, as well as recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, adeno-associated virus (AAV), gamma-retroviral (gRV), and lentiviral (LV) vector products. Stewart holds a B.Sc. in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Physical Biochemistry from Newcastle University (U.K.) and has authored more than 100 papers and abstracts many of which are in the cell and gene therapy space.

Prior to joining jCyte, Dr. Craig served as Chief Technical Officer for Erytech Pharma supporting the development of their innovative red blood cell-based therapeutic platform for severe forms of cancer and orphan diseases. Additionally, he has held executive-level positions designing, implementing, and operating the CMC and GMP manufacturing infrastructure for various pioneering cell and gene therapy companies. These positions include Chief Manufacturing Officer of Orchard Therapeutics, SVP Technical Operations of Sangamo, EVP Manufacturing and Regulatory of Stemcells Inc., Chief Technology Officer of PCT Cell Therapy Services, and Chief Operating Officer of Xcyte Therapies. Dr. Craig also has extensive experience in the successful leadership of regulatory affairs for cell and gene therapy submissions in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.