Argonaut Manufacturing Services is pleased to welcome Mike Alston, Jr. as Vice President of Technical Operations, strengthening the company’s operational leadership as it continues to expand its manufacturing capacity and capabilities.
Mike will lead Argonaut’s technical operations, including project engineering, facilities, manufacturing equipment, warehouse operations (inventory and logistics), environmental health & safety and procurement. He will also support the continued expansion of Argonaut’s facilities, capacity, and technical capabilities as the company responds to growing demand across clinical and commercial drug product programs.
Mike brings 20 years of experience leading manufacturing, engineering, facilities, supply chain, and technical operations across biologics, CDMOs, and other regulated manufacturing environments. Most recently, he held leadership roles at Bora Biologics/Tanvex BioPharma and previously served as Vice President of Operations at Avid Bioservices.
“The launch of our new fill-finish line marks an important step in Argonaut’s continued growth and commitment to our customers,” said Mike Alston, Vice President of Technical Operations. “As we expand our capabilities, our priority is to integrate our people, processes, and technology into a highly efficient operation that delivers exceptional quality, reliability, and service.”
Mike joins Argonaut during a period of continued growth for the company. Argonaut is expanding its team, capacity, and capabilities to support increasing client demand.
“We are investing in the leadership and infrastructure needed to support our clients now and into the future,” said Rick Hancock, CEO of Argonaut Manufacturing Services. “Mike brings the operational experience and leadership we need as we expand our capacity and capabilities. His addition will help ensure we continue delivering the quality, flexibility, and responsiveness our clients expect.”
About Argonaut Manufacturing Services
Argonaut provides isolator-based aseptic fill-finish for vials, prefilled syringes, and cartridges, supporting programs from clinical through commercial manufacturing. Its operations are designed around flexibility, high product yield, and strong contamination control, complemented by onsite analytical testing and stability capabilities.
Learn more about Argonaut’s fill-finish capabilities and how our team can support your program.
