Mark Melilli

Mark Melilli is an experienced engineering professional in the biotechnology sector, currently serving as the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead in the Cell & Gene Therapy division at Vertex Pharmaceuticals since August 2020. In this role, Mark collaborates with research and development and manufacturing teams to enhance the delivery of Cell & Gene therapeutics. Prior to this position, Mark held various engineering roles at Vertex, including Facilities Engineering Manager and Senior Project Engineer, and gained valuable experience as a Senior Validation Engineer at Homology Medicines, Inc., and as a Quality Engineer at Shire. Mark also operated as the owner of MRM Engineering LLC, providing consulting services to the biotechnology industry. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Syracuse University.