We Turn Manufacturing Complexity Into Competitive Advantage

Process-1st LLC exists to eliminate the unnecessary risks that hold back breakthrough therapies. We don't just consult, we transform how pharmaceutical manufacturers approach single-use technologies, supply chain optimization, and facility design.

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Experience

Justin Sweeley, PhD

Founder, Process-1st LLC

Justin Sweeley brings 20 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise across mAb, vaccine, gene therapy, cell therapy, and ADC modalities. His hands-on experience at MilliporeSigma, Novasep, and Sartorius includes seven successful GMP campaigns and strategic direction of technical sales across North America, culminating in $72M in closed CapEx projects and the largest end-to-end single-use project in North American history.

What sets Justin apart is his ability to solve the "unsolvable"—transforming complex manufacturing challenges into competitive advantages through novel approaches others miss. His track record includes turning a $1.2M territory into $15M in won projects, orchestrating multi-million dollar facility expansions deemed impossible, and consistently finding breakthrough solutions to persistent industry problems. As a captivating presenter, Justin translates deep process understanding into compelling business cases that resonate with C-suite executives and technical teams alike—ensuring his innovative solutions get implemented successfully.

    • $72M in closed CapEx projects across Central US, Western US, and Latin America

    • Largest end-to-end single-use project in North American history

    • $40M+ active pipeline (up from $7.6M baseline)

    • Two flagship concept design projects recognized as global success stories

  • Technical Leadership: Process development, technology transfer, and cGMP manufacturing across mAb, vaccine, gene therapy, cell therapy, and ADC modalities.

    Commercial Excellence: Integrated solutions sales management spanning three territories, with consistent record of pipeline expansion and customer relationship development.

    Strategic Implementation: From conceptual design through commercial production, with firsthand experience in multi-million dollar facility expansions.

  • Sartorius Stedim NA - Integrated Solutions Sales Manager, Latin America

    • Transformed territory performance from $1.2M to $15M in won projects

    • Led CapEx strategy for an entire continent

    • Delivered turn-key single-use solutions for long-term partnerships

    Novasep Inc. - Senior Technology Manager, Biologics

    • Directed technical sales of ADC CDMO across North America

    • Strategy director bridging R&D, Production, and Business teams

    • Led C-suite discussions on complex biotechnology offerings

    MilliporeSigma - Sr. Scientist, Process and Analytical Development

    • Project lead for dozens of antibody drug conjugate projects

    • Successfully executed seven GMP campaigns

    • Technical expert on conjugation, ultrafiltration, and preparative chromatography

  • PhD, Chemical Engineering - Colorado State University

    MS, Chemical and Biological Engineering - Colorado State University

    BA, Molecular Biology | Biochemistry | Chemistry - University of Colorado, Boulder