Les Mintzmyer has been appointed vice president of operations at Laureate Biopharmaceutical Services. Mr. Mintzmyer will be responsible for continuing the company’s transition to a full-scale commercial manufacturing operation. This will include preparing for upcoming pre-approval inspections at Laureate’s Princeton facility, expanding production capacity, expanding the filling business in its newly renovated filling facility, and planning for a new manufacturing facility.

“Les brings a wealth of experience in managing every aspect of biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations,” said Michael A. Griffith, chief executive officer. “His combination of technical acuity and management savvy makes Les uniquely qualified to lead the continued expansion of our manufacturing operations to build our business.”

Mr. Mintzmyer has more than 25 years of experience commissioning and operating full-scale biopharma manufacturing operations. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Mintzmyer has served as vice president of manufacturing operations at Avid BioServices, senior director of manufacturing operations at ImClone, director of operational excellence and director of manufacturing at Genentech, and director of manufacturing at Bristol-Myers Squibb.