John Gillen

John Gillen is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in commissioning and qualification within the biopharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as CQV Lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific since January 2024, John has previously held roles at Project Delivery Partners and Lonza as a Commissioning & Qualification Engineer and Senior CQV Engineer. Notable accomplishments include leading the commissioning and qualification of large production bioreactors and clean-in-place systems across various prestigious organizations including Biogen, Novartis, and Jacobs. John holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from University College Dublin and has a background that includes practical experience in process engineering and project management.