Zelluna Immunotherapy appoints chief technology officer

Norwegian biotech Zelluna Immunotherapy has bolstered its offering with the appointment of a new chief technology officer.

Arjan Roozen, who previously headed up the GMP solutions and manufacturing team at French cell therapy group Cellectis, comes with expertise in microbiology and molecular microbiology.

Roozen’s career history has also seen him serve in numerous positions for Pharmacell, which was recently acquired by Lonza.

Miguel Forte, chief executive officer of Zelluna, said: “Zelluna appointed Arjan specifically for his wide-ranging knowledge in key areas of cell therapy product manufacturing.

“His experience, acquired on both side’s of the Atlantic will provide invaluable for Zelluna in its immediate focus of delivering clinical proof of concept of its TCRs in adoptive cell therapy for solid cancers.

“He will play a big part in the execution of Zelluna’s manufacturing strategy for clinical trials and commercialisation.”