Jeffrey Lopata

Jeffrey Lopata has extensive work experience in process engineering and manufacturing. Jeffrey currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology at Sarepta Therapeutics since May 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal Process Engineer at Nantero starting in May 2017. Jeffrey also served as a Principal Process Engineer at DPS Group Global from January 2019 to May 2021.

Before that, Jeffrey held the role of Principal Process Engineer at Anika Therapeutics from August 2013 to May 2017, where they were responsible for technology and production transfer of various medical device products. Jeffrey also worked as a Principal Process Engineer at QD Vision, Inc. from June 2012 to July 2013, leading process improvement projects and scale-up activities.

Jeffrey's earlier experience includes working as a Principal Process Engineer at Parsons from October 2006 to June 2012, conducting process engineering design work for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. Jeffrey also served as a Senior Process Development Engineer at Bayer Corporation in 2005 and as a Senior Product/Process Development Engineer at Polaroid Corporation from 2003 to 2005, where they led formulation and process development projects. Jeffrey started their career as a Process Development Team Leader at Cabot Corporation from 1999 to 2002, managing process R&D support for multiple business and technology groups.

Jeffrey's first job was as a Senior Engineer, Process R&D at Union Carbide/OSI Specialties/Witco Corporation from 1993 to 1999, where they led new product scale-up and process development projects. Overall, Jeffrey Lopata has a diverse background with a strong focus on process engineering and optimization.

Jeffrey Lopata obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University, where they studied from 1981 to 1985. Following that, they pursued their Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, completing it in the years 1985 to 1988. Building upon their academic achievements, Jeffrey then went on to earn their PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, a program they undertook from 1988 to 1992.