Justin McCue

Chief Technical Officer at Akebia Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

About Justin McCue

Justin McCue is Chief Technical Officer at Akebia Therapeutics. Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

As a biotechnology executive with more than two decades of leadership across CMC strategy, manufacturing, and technical operations, I specialize in translating scientific innovation into scalable, and commercially viable therapies. I’ve built and led global organizations including biologics, cell therapy, and other advanced modalities, with a proven record of success from IND submission through commercial support. My leadership integrates deep technical expertise with operational discipline, and a strategic mindset focused on collaboration, quality, and cross-functional alignment. Serving as Chief Technology Officer at TScan Therapeutics, I oversaw teams which included process and product sciences, manufacturing, supply chain, and facilities. Previously, I’ve led technical operations and CMC programs at Avectas, Repertoire Immune Medicines, Omeros, Juno/Celgene, and Biogen.

Skills

  • Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • CMC and Regulatory Strategy
  • External Partnership management

Additional experience

  • Chief Technology Officer

    TScan Therapeutics

    Started January 2023

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor of Science - BS, University of California, Berkeley