Linda Zuckerman

Linda Zuckerman, Ph.D.

Linda brings over 20 years of biologics drug development experience to Just – Evotec Biologics that includes executive-level accountability for preclinical, clinical, and regulatory functions as well as business development and portfolio management activities. Prior to joining Just, Linda served as CEO of two small start-ups and was the President of ProFibrix, Inc., overseeing US-based…

Christelle Dagoneau

Christelle Dagoneau, Ph.D.

Christelle has over 20 years of international business development and marketing experience in the life sciences and biologics CDMO industry. In her current role as SVP Business Development, Christelle leads the global Business Development team, with a focus on shaping innovative business strategies, building a strong industry presence and establishing Just – Evotec Biologics as…

Randy Ketchem

Randal R. Ketchem, Ph.D.

Dr. Randal Ketchem received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics from Florida State University, focusing on experimental protein structure determination, resulting in the first membrane-bound protein structure solved by Solid State NMR. As part of this effort, he developed computational methods for the structure calculation and refinement of membrane-bound proteins. Randy continued his training in structural…

Randal Bass

Randal Bass, Ph.D.

Dr. Randal Bass is responsible for upstream, downstream, analytical development activities, and J.POD manufacturing operations at Just – Evotec Biologics. Randal began his 20+ year career in industry at Amgen, joining the Analytical Sciences department, where he led analytical and cross-functional process teams. Most recently, Randal served as a director of Process Development overseeing the…

Sundar Ramanan

Sundar Ramanan, Ph.D., MBA

Sundar brings over 20 years of broad biotechnology experience to Just – Evotec Biologics that includes biopharmaceutical drug development, operations, clinical and commercial strategy, policy and regulatory affairs. In his current role at Just, Sundar oversees our alliance and program management and business operations functions. Prior to joining Just, Sundar was the Head of Global…

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Ben Castro

Ben brings over 25 years of biotechnology industry experience to the Just – Evotec Biologics team. As SVP of Manufacturing Operations and Site Head at Just, Ben oversees Clinical and Commercial Manufacturing Operations, Facilities and Engineering, and Supply Chain teams for J.POD Redmond, Washington (US), J.POD Toulouse, France (EU), and J.PLANT Operations in Seattle, Washington.…

Lisa Connell-Crowley, Ph.D.

Lisa brings over 20 years of experience in CMC process development to Just – Evotec Biologics, working on a broad range of large molecule biotherapeutics at early and late stages of development. She currently leads the Process and Product Design functions, an innovative team of scientists and engineers design cell lines, media, bioreactor and purification…

Magnus Schroeder

Magnus Schroeder, Ph.D.

Magnus Schroeder joined Just-Evotec Biologics in August 2021 as VP Process and Product Design. He is leading the P&PD team at the Redmond JPOD site facilitating FIH, commercialization and technology development, and evaluation projects. Magnus has over 18 years of industry experience in early to late phase process development, CMC strategy, global tech transfer and…

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Eva Gefroh

Eva brings 24 years of biologics development and manufacturing experience to the Just – Evotec Biologics team. Eva currently leads the Technical Operations group for the Seattle and Redmond GMP manufacturing facilities, focusing on the design and implementation of a continuous platform technology from bench to manufacturing scale. Eva built the Technology Operations team to…

Valerie Alvarado

Valerie Alvarado

Valerie brings over 25 years of biotechnology industry experience to the Just – Evotec Biologics team.  As VP of Capital Projects at Just, Valerie oversees the planning, design, development, and implementation of all of Just’s capital facilities and projects, including the build of Just’s current and future J.POD facilities. Prior to joining the team, Valerie has…