Legend Biotech
Head of Automation & Innovation
Dr. Xavier de Mollerat du Jeu is Head of Automation and Innovation at Legend Biotech, where he leads the development and implementation of next-generation technologies to support scalable, robust, and compliant manufacturing for both commercial and pipeline cell therapy products.
With over 20 years in the biotechnology industry, including a long tenure at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Xavier has driven major innovations across cell and gene therapy, including work in gene delivery systems, process automation, and viral vector technologies. He is an inventor on numerous patents and has contributed to the advancement of closed and automated manufacturing platforms that support clinical and commercial readiness.
He holds a Ph.D. in Human Genetics from Clemson University, with postdoctoral training at UC San Diego in developmental genetics and microRNA research. His scientific foundation in molecular and human genetics continues to inform his strategic approach to innovation in cell therapy manufacturing.