Steven Bane

Steven Bane is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Director at Merck since August 2020, Steven leads cross-functional development and commercialization teams, focusing on risk assessment and fostering collaboration. In a prior role at Merck, Steven managed teams responsible for the late-stage development and commercialization of biological and sterile small molecules, ensuring high-quality drug product outcomes. Previously, Steven worked as a Senior Principal Scientist at Amgen, where multiple biological products were developed and commercialized. Early career experience includes a role as a Process Engineer at Merck, providing support for vaccine manufacturing and regulatory compliance. Steven holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.