Natira Matthews

Natira Matthews has extensive work experience in manufacturing operations, with a focus on biopharmaceutical drug substance purification. Natira is currently the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Sutro Biopharma, Inc. (since April 2021), where they oversee manufacturing operations. Prior to this, Natira worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) from April 2019 to April 2021.

Before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, they were self-employed as a Manufacturing Specialist from May 2017 to March 2019, where they specialized in manufacturing process optimization and regulatory compliance. Prior to that, Natira held various roles at Boehringer Ingelheim, including Senior Manufacturing Manager (October 2016 to May 2017), Manufacturing Manager (September 2013 to September 2016), and Manufacturing Specialist (May 2012 to September 2013). In these roles, they led shift teams, managed manufacturing operations, conducted troubleshooting, and implemented process improvements.

Natira's earlier experience includes working at Genentech as a Manufacturing Technical Specialist (2007 to April 2012) and Manufacturing Technician (June 2003 to 2007). In these roles, they monitored and optimized production processes, performed troubleshooting, and supported quality investigations.

Natira also has previous experience in web branding at Critical Path from 1999 to 2001. Overall, Natira Matthews has a strong background in manufacturing operations, with expertise in biopharmaceutical purification processes and regulatory compliance.

Natira Matthews completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Smartly Institute in 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Technology from East Carolina University, graduating in 2018. Natira also pursued an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Biotechnology at City College of San Francisco from 2001 to 2003. Natira began their higher education by studying Physics at University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1993 to 1996, although the degree obtained is unspecified. Additionally, they may have attended Skyline College and the University of California, Davis, but no specific information regarding degrees or fields of study is available for those institutions.