David Connolly

David Connolly is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in capacity expansion, validation, and plant engineering within the biopharmaceutical sector. Currently serving as Director of Engineering at Rentschler Biopharma SE since January 2019, David has previously held the position of Senior Plant Engineer at Shire, where responsibilities included overseeing facility operations and maintenance optimization. David's background includes roles as a Validation Engineer for various companies, including Baxalta and AstraZeneca, focusing on commissioning and qualification activities. David also has experience in coaching youth soccer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Biomedical Engineering from the University of Connecticut.