Joel Itkin

Joel Itkin is a Director in cGMP Quality, specializing in cell therapy and biologics manufacturing. They have extensive experience in quality and manufacturing for biotech companies, focusing on facility qualification, quality systems, and team development. Joel has held leadership roles at SmartLabs, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Lonza, where their contributions included launching new sites, managing cross-functional teams, and achieving successful audit outcomes. They earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Pharmacology from the University of Vermont.