Richard M. Stout Adaptimmune, LLC

Mr. Stout joined Adaptimmune in 2017 as Director of Global Sourcing & Procurement.  As the first sourcing professional to join the organization, his primary focus has been on ensuring the reliable supply of critical materials and services in support of the start-up of manufacturing operations.  He has also initiated the process of building out the sourcing organization and implementing best in class sourcing methodologies.  Prior to joining Adaptimmune, he held sourcing leadership positions at GSK supporting Vaccine Manufacturing & Clinical Operations and at Merck supporting Pre-Clinical Biologics & Vaccines.  Prior to entering the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Stout began his sourcing career supporting manufacturing operations at Schindler Elevator and Tyco Electronics.