Jon Rowley

Current

Director of R&D at Lonza

Past

Sr. Manager, R&D at Aastrom Biosciences
Manager, Cell & Tissue Technologies at BD Technologies
Engineering Consultant at Reprogenesis

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Education

University of Michigan

Connections

261 connections

Industry

Biotechnology

Jon Rowley’s Summary

I am an experienced R&D scientist and engineer that has excelled in both basic and applied research environments. A keen interest in technology management has led me to explore applying Technology Roadmapping principles to the world of Cell Therapy. I worked in an FDA regulated environment while managing process and product development programs at a clinical-stage stem cell therapy company. I take a project management approach to directing projects and resources, and am very results oriented. I consider myself a student of leadership and continuously practice building, coaching, and developing a team of diverse individuals. I have a strong interest in IP and patent strategy, and am a continuous learner with several outside interests. Technology and Innovation Management as it relates to cell-based products is where I am currently building my skill sets. A proper work-life balance is very important to me.

Jon Rowley’s Specialties:

Technology Roadmapping, Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Stem Cell Therapeutics, Cell Therapy-specific BioProcess Development, Patent Strategy and IP Protection, Open Innovation, Science Blogging

Jon Rowley’s Experience

Director of R&D

Lonza

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; LONN; Biotechnology industry)

March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Sr. Manager, R&D

Aastrom Biosciences

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; ASTM; Biotechnology industry)

July 2005 — February 2008 (2 years 8 months)

•Coaching and development of 7+ staff in methods, process, and formulation development activities
•Responsible for product development, differentiation, and clinical cell delivery across therapeutic indications
•Responsible for bioprocess development (including cryopreservation and extended shelf-life) and manufacturing improvements
•Actively managing development and execution of IP strategy to update and protect technology portfolio
Manager, Cell & Tissue Technologies

BD Technologies

(Public Company; BDX; Biotechnology industry)

May 2001 — June 2005 (4 years 2 months)

•Managed 5+ researchers in biomaterials technology, tissue engineering, novel transfection systems, bioreactor design, and lab automation
•Developed high throughput 3-D dynamic culture system to support tissue engineering/drug discovery projects
•Provided IP and technical diligence for business development and corporate strategy
•Collaboration and scientific manager for several external research and development programs
•Authored 15 Invention Disclosures, with 9 resulting in filed patent applications
Engineering Consultant

Reprogenesis

(Biotechnology industry)

1998 — 1998 (less than a year)

Jon Rowley’s Education

University of Michigan

BSE, MS, PhD , Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering , 1990 — 2001

•Research Focus: Designing biomaterials to control cell function and engineered tissue development:
-New materials were licensed and developed pre-clinically at Curis, Inc.
-IP now owned and materials commercialized by FMC Biopolymer, with
whom I scientifically consult
•15 publications, 4 patent apps., 3 issued patents, and 23 national meeting presentations
•Created novel biomaterial systems for studying cell adhesion, cell mechanics, and scaffold interactions
•Developed cell-based system for investigating signals controlling growth and differentiation in muscle cells
•Extensively interacted with industry and academic collaborators outside UM
•Awarded competitive training fellowships:
GAANN Fellowship (1995–1996)
Cellular Biotechnology Training Fellowship (2000–2001)

Additional Information

Jon Rowley’s Interests:

Managing Technology and Innovation, Technology Roadmapping, Regenerative Medicine, Cell-based Therapies including Tissue Engineering, Stem Cells, Biomanufacturing, Biomaterials, Leadership, Intellectual Property, Mountain Biking and Vegetable Gardening

Jon Rowley’s Groups:

Editor of The Regeneration Station, Program Chair for the Cell Therapy SIG of the Society for Biomaterials, Guest editing a special issue of the journal Tissue Engineering related to "Environments for Guiding Stem Cell Functions", Chairing Stem Cell sessions for Biomedical Engineering Society