About

Robert Johnston

Founder of Deben Bioprocess. Biochemical engineer by training, MSAT engineer by trade — with more than a decade helping biologics and advanced therapy programmes navigate the technical side of manufacturing.

Career

Mar 2026 — Present
Founder & Technical Drug Manufacturing Consultant
Deben Bioprocess
Currently consulting at PolPharma Biologics on a six-month CMC Technical contract.
Jan 2025 — Nov 2025
Snr. Technical Manager — Drug Product
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics
Technical SME for DP manufacturing, PPQ and commercial launch readiness.
Nov 2023 — Dec 2024
Technical Lead (MSAT)
SMC Pharma Services
Process development leadership for bespoke and high-viscosity fill-finish.
Nov 2020 — Mar 2023
Process Expert (MSAT) — Cell & Gene Therapy
Autolus Ltd.
MSAT SME for Miltenyi Prodigy, filter integrity strategy and process improvements.
Nov 2015 — Nov 2020
MSAT Scientist → Product Analyst (CMC)
Oxford Biomedica
Tech transfers, fill-finish, SPC and Quality Engineering for viral vector products.
Apr 2014 — Oct 2015
Stability Technologist
Lonza Biologics
Contract role supporting biologics stability programmes.