Wunderlich-Malec is happy to welcome Andy Chan to our organization. Andy will be the Business Unit Manager responsible for leading our newly formed MES Business. The focus of this group is to deliver industry-leading MES solutions for our clients in the Life Science sector. We caught up with Andy to talk about the path that led him to Wunderlich-Malec and where he sees himself taking this group.
About Andy
Andy was born and raised in Boston, MA and knew at an early age that he wanted a career in life sciences. After attending McGill University in Montreal, Andy began his manufacturing career as a chemical technician for a CMO, developing oligonucleotides to support clinical and commercial manufacturing. He then joined a biologics organization that provides lifesaving therapies to patients afflicted by rare genetic disorders. After meeting patients and seeing how his work directly impacted these individuals, he was reaffirmed of his commitment to the life science field.
Andy was presented with multiple opportunities to design new facilities that incorporated industry-leading technologies, including a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). It was at this time that Andy found a new enthusiasm for optimizing manufacturing. Andy became the MES design lead and led a team to construct an awarded “Facility of the Future”. He utilized his manufacturing experience and fervor to deliver operational efficiency and success.
After over 20 years in life science manufacturing and 14 years in MES implementation, Andy is excited to join Wunderlich-Malec. He hopes to provide innovation to Life Science manufacturing and cultivate his entrepreneurial spirit.
We asked Andy what his plans are for his Business Unit.
“Year one, my goal is to develop innovative MES services based upon manufacturing experience. I plan to build a team of engineers who will propel the MES business unit’s success. I intend to hire MES engineers who share a vision to build this business unit and create innovative design solutions. My long-term vision is for my business unit to become a leading solution partner for clients and meet their evolving needs in life sciences. Once established in life sciences, I hope to expand MES into other sectors.”