Derrick Mollera

Derrick Molera

Sr. Manager I

Market: LA TO Glendale
Region: West Coast

Education:
B.A. Biology – California State University, Channel Islands

Background:
Prior to joining Project Farma in 2021, I worked at Amgen and Atara Biotherapeutics in the following roles: Clinical Drug Product Packaging and Labeling, Cell Culture Manufacturing Operations, Quality Systems, Quality Assurance for Supply Chain, and Final Drug Product Disposition. In my current role, I am the Site Lead for Amgen Thousand Oaks supporting and executing the following roles: Project Management, Drug Substance and Drug Product Manufacturing Equipment C&Q, Utility Systems C&Q, COTs Equipment C&Q.

What excites you about being a mentor?
I always look forward to meeting and working with the next generation of leaders in our industry. I am excited to share my thoughts and insights as to how I developed, how a mentee is developing, and how we can both integrate our methods to be even better.

What are you looking for in a mentee?
I am looking for drive in a Mentee. Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions and always be curious to learn more.

Hobbies/Fun Facts:
I just got engaged in 2023, and I am looking to get my first dog this year! Other than that, I have the following hobbies: CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, Movies, Music (both listening and playing badly), and PC Gaming.