Just - Evotec Biologics Researchers & Scientists

Biography

Angela Sweet is a dedicated Technical Writer at Just - Evotec Biologics, with a remarkable 20-year background in quality-focused roles within Process Development and Process Sciences teams. Her expertise encompasses mammalian bioreactor process development and autologous cellular immunotherapy process optimization. Having transitioned to the Quality organization two years ago, Angela has become a valuable cross-functional resource for creating and revising technical documents. With an eye for detail and a methodical approach, she collaborates with document owners, reviewers, and subject matter experts to ensure smooth document workflows. Angela's role also involves crafting foundational documents and templates to enhance readability and usability.

Working at Just - Evotec Biologics, Angela embraces the company's mission and values, feeling appreciated for her contributions to the organization's global impact in advancing biotechnology for widespread access to biotherapeutics. As a customer, partnering with Just - Evotec Biologics offers a unique experience of witnessing the production of their products from a fresh perspective, while benefiting from the commitment and dedication of the company's driven team.

Interest and Experience

In her work, Angela excels when granted the liberty to delve into intricate details and the flexibility to see her processes through to completion. Her creativity shines when adapting communication to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and understanding. Outside of her professional endeavors, Angela finds enjoyment in simple pleasures, such as unwinding by the water, attending concerts, and indulging in good food. Cooking and baking, though a modest pursuit, bring her a sense of satisfaction, particularly when relishing the delicious results.

Biography

Chaz Goodwine is a Senior Scientist I based in Seattle at Just - Evotec Biologics, playing a vital role in the Purification Process Development team since May 2022. As a senior staff member, he guides the group, oversees direct reports, and serves as the Purification Lead for client projects. Within his area of expertise, Chaz focuses on developing small-scale downstream processing steps, enabling smooth transfer to the manufacturing team for large-scale drug substance production. His work encompasses chromatographic purification, viral inactivation, and various filtration techniques, all aimed at developing cost-effective purification processes using high throughput and platform methods to drive down development costs. Chaz finds great satisfaction in working within a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) environment, where he can collaborate with a diverse range of products and applications, embracing Evotec's mindset of continuous innovation and improvement across all departments and levels. By choosing Evotec, customers benefit from cutting-edge bioprocessing technologies that break through traditional industry barriers, driving efficiency and effectiveness throughout every stage of their bioprocessing platform.

Interest and Experience

Chaz excels in thinking and processing data in a neat and tidy space, allowing him to draw meaningful relationships between complex datasets. He finds Evotec's data systems valuable in facilitating his creativity, making handling large datasets simpler. Privately, Chaz has a passion for board games, finding joy in connecting with friends through digital versions while traveling. Additionally, he actively participates in a recreational LGBT Kickball league, even helping to run it and engage in travel tournaments.

Biography

Susan is the Director of Technical Operation, Tech Transfer/NPI at Just Evotec Biologics. With a background in Chemical engineering, she stumbled into the biotech industry with a strong desire to contribute indirectly to healthcare. Over her 18-year career in biopharma, Susan has worked across upstream development, pilot scale, and manufacturing. She is passionate about discovering and implementing new technologies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leading teams. In her current role, Susan leads the Tech Transfer and NPI team in Redmond, focusing on project leadership for early and late-stage molecule process transfer and tech transfer for biologics manufacturing. Her team plays a crucial role in translating process requirements into executable GMP manufacturing processes and providing technical support during manufacturing operations. Susan is motivated by the direct impact her work has on patients, especially in increasing access to biologics worldwide, particularly in collaboration with government and non-profit foundations to combat endemic diseases. At Evotec, Susan is driven by the people, technology, and the potential of continuous manufacturing to transform access to biologics globally.

Interest and Experience

Susan's interests outside of work include spending quality time with her family, cooking, and gardening. She finds her best thinking occurs in distraction-free moments, where she can read, reflect on a topic, or jot down her thoughts as they come. Susan's creativity thrives in a work environment that promotes openness, inclusivity, experimentation, and diversity of ideas. She embraces risk-taking and believes in learning from failures to foster innovation and growth.

Biography

Dr. Zahia Hannas is an accomplished scientist and entrepreneur with a remarkable career spanning over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry and 10 years in academic research. Armed with degrees in both Business (Executive MBA) and Science (PhD in Biology), she has been a catalyst for innovation in biologics development and manufacturing across three continents. With a passion for healthcare and justice, Zahia has dedicated her life's work to improving access to life-changing medicines for patients worldwide, a vision she instills in her three children, who are also actively involved in healthcare.

Throughout her career, Zahia has demonstrated exceptional leadership in process development, driving molecules from bench to commercial success. As the VP of Process and Product Design at Just - Evotec Biologics, she oversees a diverse team of experts, optimizing upstream bioreactor processes, downstream purification, analytical method development, product characterization, and formulation development. Her strategic approach has led to improved processes and product development, making a significant impact on patient care.

Driven by the mission of Just - Evotec Biologics, Zahia and her team place patients at the core of their work. Collaborating closely with internal and external partners, they adopt a one-health vision to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics while ensuring patient access to affordable healthcare through the Intensified Continuous Biomanufacturing platform.

Joining Evotec brought Zahia the realization that she could truly make a difference, not only in the lives of patients but also in the lives of the people at Evotec. Embracing Evotec's innovative business model, she values the camaraderie within the organization, eagerly sharing her knowledge and learning from her talented teams. For customers, working with Evotec guarantees time-to-market efficiency, cost-effectiveness, high-quality medicines, reliability, innovation, agility, and access to a pool of expertise and competencies that are paramount in delivering successful outcomes.

Interest and Experience

With a profound commitment to science and two decades of experience, Dr. Zahia Hannas has excelled in leading teams and contributing to medicine accessibility in developing countries. Her passion for connecting people and enhancing health outcomes drives her work at Just - Evotec Biologics, where she serves as the VP of Process and Product Design. In her private time, Zahia enjoys painting and cherishes quality moments with her grown-up children and family. Her dedication to parenting and her belief in the power of collaboration and diversity create a safe space for innovative drug discovery and creativity in her work environment.