Kenneth Pierce

Kenneth Pierce, Ph.D., is a seasoned expert in product, process, and cleaning validation lifecycle management. Currently, he serves as the Director of Product, Process & Cleaning Validation Lifecycle at ValGenesis, where he brings over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. Known for his subject-matter expertise in cleaning validation, Kenneth guides ValGenesis in shaping product strategies, focusing on outcomes that align with both business objectives and customer needs. His role involves leading cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, sales, and support, fostering collaboration to enhance product innovation and market competitiveness.

Before joining ValGenesis, Kenneth held pivotal roles in companies like Sanofi, Lonza, Novartis and Alexion, where he honed his skills in science- and risk-based cleaning validation programme setup and review, cleaning cycle development, critical parameter elucidation, process design and control, and compliance with global regulatory standards. His experience spans diverse projects, including optimizing cleaning programs, improving cycle efficiency, and reducing operational costs across various sites in Europe and the U.S. His technical insights and leadership are instrumental in driving ValGenesis' initiatives in validation and lifecycle management, making him a valuable asset in their mission to advance validation solutions.