J.D. Mowery
CEO, KBI Biopharma & Selexis
J.D. Mowery is an accomplished leader with a distinguished reputation in the biopharma industry and proven expertise in guiding global innovators and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) for nearly 25 years. A servant leader at heart, J.D. focuses on building and empowering strong teams and creating a collective culture where each individual can grow and succeed. He is deeply passionate about ensuring that manufacturing organizations and developers play a crucial role in improving patient health.
Throughout his diverse career, J.D. has demonstrated strategic vision and the ability to drive all aspects of an organization, including operations, R&D, manufacturing, tech transfer, facility construction, business development, employee growth, and investor relations. He is an expert in diverse modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and cell and gene therapy. J.D. has held executive leadership positions as Head of Operations at Lonza and Executive Vice President of U.S. Operations at AGC Biologics. He has also held influential roles at innovators, including Genentech, Celgene, and Juno, and most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Treadwell Therapeutics. J.D. holds a Bachelor of Science from George Fox University and an MBA from Maryhurst University.
