With over 20 years’ experience in life sciences and biopharma, Chad Gerald is a proven leader with a comprehensive engineering, maintenance and reliability background. As a Maintenance and Reliability Lead, he is accountable for manufacturing and laboratory equipment performance for multiple cGMP manufacturing and warehousing sites. Throughout his career, he’s held a passion for mentoring and building high performing teams that consistently deliver business results through innovative, cost-effective solutions.

JD Fier is a dedicated facilities maintenance professional, known for improving efficiency and equipment reliability. With a solid background in managing complex projects, JD has effectively enhanced processes and infrastructure in pharmaceutical settings.

Takeda is a world-leading, value-driven, research-based biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Takeda's mission is to develop, manufacture and supply life-enhancing and life-sustaining medicines for the treatment of rare and complex diseases. Takeda seeks to improve people's lives by bringing to market new and better medicines that help to address the nation's most pressing healthcare needs. Their focus is on the areas of oncology, gastroenterology and diabetes.