Ori Spotlight Ori Biotech

In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason C. Foster welcomes Joe DePinto, head of Cell and Gene Advanced Therapies at McKesson, to discuss challenges and innovations in cell and gene therapy manufacturing and supply chains.

Together they also highlight the importance of collaborative partnerships and digital innovations to enhance access and streamline processes within the CGT sector.

Joe DePinto is a strategic and operational leader at McKesson, focusing on establishing the company as a market leader in cell, gene, and advanced therapies. With an extensive background in biotech and pharmaceuticals, Joe has helped companies pioneer advanced solutions in speciality healthcare.

Learn more about Joe DePinto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-depinto-4a5b7b11/details/experience/

In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason C. Foster welcomes Matthew Hewitt, Vice President and Technical Officer of Cell and Gene Therapy and Biologics at Charles River Laboratories, to discuss why industry collaboration is needed to experience the true impact of advanced therapies and develop them at a commercial scale. Together they also highlight the role of technology in closing, automating and scaling manufacturing processes.

Matthew has over 10 years of experience in the CGT sector, contributing to the advancement of CGTs across research and commercialization. As a member of our Strategic Advisory Board we're grateful for Matthew's insights as we work towards enabling widespread patient access to CGTs.

Learn more about Matthew Hewitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmhewitt/

In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, host Jason C. Foster is joined by Jeff Holder and Adam Siebert from LEK Consulting, who offer an in-depth exploration of the evolving cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry.

LEK Consulting, a global leader in strategic advisory, aims to address the critical challenges of scalability and commercial viability within the CGT sector. Jeff and Adam, with their extensive background in life sciences consulting, share their insights on the importance of early investment in manufacturing processes to ensure that groundbreaking therapies can be delivered to patients efficiently and on a large scale.

Together they explore the intricacies of CGT production, the significance of early-stage manufacturing considerations, and their vision for making advanced therapies more accessible to those in need.

Learn more about:
Jeff Holder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-holder-ph-d-7a391087
Adam Siebert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-siebert-8772b327/

In this episode of Ori Spotlight Podcast, we welcome Jim Faulkner, PhD, Independent Consultant at JDB BioConsulting and former SVP of Product Delivery at Autolus.

Jim brings a wealth of experience from his remarkable career in biopharmaceutical development and his journey in the industry is marked by significant contributions, particularly in pioneering cell therapy at GSK. The episode offers a deep dive into the evolving challenges in CGT manufacturing – centering on the critical challenges of scalability and commercial viability in CGTs – and sheds light on the unique demands and opportunities in the sector.

Learn more about Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjimfaulkner/

In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, we're joined by Sanjay Srivastava, Managing Director of Accenture's Cell and Gene Therapy Practice. With his extensive background in consulting and a deep understanding of the biotechnology sector, Sanjay offers unique insights into the rapidly evolving world of cell and gene therapies.

Sanjay and Jason C. Foster delve into the critical challenges facing the industry, particularly focusing on the scalability and efficiency of manufacturing processes. They discuss how these challenges impact the commercial viability of advanced therapies and the necessity of adapting our current healthcare systems to better accommodate innovative treatments.

Learn more about Sanjay here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitreniumions/

We’re joined by Tim Hunt, CEO of Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM).

As an international advocacy organization, ARM is a global voice within the cell and gene therapy sector. They champion the benefits of engineered cell therapies and genetic medicines for patients, healthcare systems, and society as well as facilitating influential exchanges on policies and practices, and advances in narrative with data and analysis.

In this episode, Tim and Jason C. Foster discuss why it is important to put the patient first and where we should be focusing our attention to reduce the cost of goods and improve the accessibility of cell and gene therapies. Tim also offers his advice for people and companies working in the CGT space.

Learn more about Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhunt100/