Joe Chiapperi has been with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for over 27 years and is currently Head of R&D for Clinical Labs Menu. Prior to this he was Head of R&D for Transfusion Medicine. Joe has extensive experience in new product development, program management, portfolio management, and strategic partnerships. Joe has led numerous programs across Ortho’s business including in Immunohematology, Chemistry, Immunoassay, Lab Automation, and Commercial Excellence. He is a certified process excellence black belt and holds several patents. Joe is an alumnus of the University of Rochester where he earned an MBA from the Simon School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Optics.