David Lechner

David Lechner is an experienced professional in the field of chemical engineering and external manufacturing, currently serving as Associate Director of External Manufacturing at Vertex Pharmaceuticals since November 2021. Prior roles include Senior Manager at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Technical Project Lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and positions at Codiak BioSciences and bluebird bio. David's expertise encompasses process improvements, regulatory compliance, and statistical data analysis, alongside leadership of cross-functional teams. An academic background includes a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and current studies towards an Executive MBA at the Quantic School of Business and Technology. David has also contributed to various research and development efforts and has practical experience from internships, including significant advancements in analytical chemistry during a tenure at Implant Sciences Corp.