Josh Russell

Josh Russell has been leading the design and implementation of new, innovative technologies within the life sciences for over 20 years and has a passion for developing solutions that support and drive breakthroughs in patient-centered medicine. His extensive experience includes spearheading the design and development of adaptive robotic systems for aseptic processing, now widely used throughout the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from St. Martin’s University, Josh designed complex industrial machinery and systems early in his career for a variety of industries, including aerospace, hygiene, and life sciences. He quickly grew a passion for developing solutions that address the emerging challenges brought on by the biopharma industry’s shift toward more personalized patient-specific therapies.

In his time with AST, Josh has advocated for intelligent, intuitive, and innovative solutions for safe, effective drug product manufacturing across the industry. As Vice President of Technical Sales, he is a Subject Matter Expert in aseptic processing technologies and leverages his industry knowledge and technical expertise to ensure customer and product-market alignment of all AST solutions.