Kelechi Ekeledo

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About Kelechi Ekeledo

Leading biologics and nucleic acid therapeutic programs from concept through GMP manufacturing and commercialization. I bring a rare combination: deep pharmacology expertise, 10+ years managing complex biotech programs for Big Pharma leaders, and emerging AI/digital transformation capabilities that accelerate drug development timelines. Current Focus: Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead at Northern RNA Inc, Canada's leading nucleic acid CDMO, where I drive operational efficiency across Microbial Cell Banking, pDNA, mRNA/LNP manufacturing, ICH Stability Programs and GMP operations for global biotech clients. Core Expertise: Biologics Program Management: mRNA therapeutics, LNP formulations, cell & gene therapy, nucleic acid products GMP Manufacturing & Regulatory: FDA/EMA compliance, quality systems, manufacturing scale-up Cross-Functional Leadership: R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, supply chain AI & Digital Transformation: Leveraging AI tools to optimize project workflows, risk management, and decision-making Proven Track Record: Delivered $50M+ programs on-time and in-compliance for: Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API)- Drug Development & Alberta's life-sciences week GE Healthcare - Medical imaging and diagnostics systems Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Capital medical equipment deployments Kudos - Employee engagement platform implementations across Fortune 500 accounts Educational Foundation: BS Pharmacology (University of Lagos)- Deep understanding of drug mechanisms and pharmaceutical science MBA Business Administration - Strategic thinking and business acumen 8 Professional Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PMOCP, PSPO1, PSM1, SAFe 6.0, Google AI Essentials, Google Cloud Generative AI for Healthcare What Sets Me Apart: Most project managers in biotech come from engineering or business backgrounds. I bring pharmacology training that lets me truly understand the science, combined with Big Pharma delivery experience and forward-thinking AI literacy. Open to Opportunities: Senior PMO, Project, Program Manager, or Director roles in biologics, cell & gene therapy, and AI healthcare. Hybrid/remote preferred. Available for US and Canadian opportunities. Let's connect: kel.ekeledo1@gmail.com