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Richard Bland

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Sr. Director Supply Chain at Cellares
📍 Greater Philadelphia, United States

Richard Bland is a supply chain leader with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, specializing in cell therapy, vaccines, and sterile manufacturing. Described by colleagues as a master of supply chain dynamics, he aligns operational strategies with business goals to drive growth. He holds a Master of Science from Lehigh University.

Based on his education and work history in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Richard likely follows local sports. He may have an affinity for teams like the Rutgers Scarlet Knights from his time at university or professional teams in the New Jersey and Philadelphia areas.

Unique fact: He supported the critical BLA enabling activities for the first-ever CRISPR CAR-T Autologous Therapy during his time at CRISPR Therapeutics.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director Supply Chain
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Philadelphia, United States
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Cell Therapy Logistics
His recent senior roles at Cellares, CRISPR Therapeutics, and Bristol-Myers Squibb have been focused on building and scaling supply chains for CAR-T and other cell therapies.
Biopharma Manufacturing Costs
Recently served as a panelist discussing strategies and supply chain efficiencies to control the cost of goods for biopharmaceutical products.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Sr. Director Supply Chain
Cellares
7-2020 - 5-2023
Sr. Director, Supply Planning
CRISPR Therapeutics
8-2018 - 7-2020
Director, CAR-T Supply Planning
Bristol-Myers Squibb
8-2016 - 7-2018
Global Brand Director
Seqirus
1-2011 - 8-2016
Director - Pediatric Vaccines
Merck
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Education
1995 - 1998
Master of Science - MS
Lehigh University
1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Science - BS
Rutgers University
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