Jesse Summers

Jesse Summers has over 15 years of experience leading strategic initiatives across biologics manufacturing, portfolio management, and digital transformation. As Director of Strategy, Global Biologics Operations at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, he partners with R&D, manufacturing, and supply-chain leaders to translate digital and AI capabilities into measurable operational outcomes. He is a member of the Global Digital Network and the Global Technical Operations Digital Core Team, where he manages a team of 100% AI-accredited strategy and project specialists who leverage AI agents daily. Jesse builds the GenAI strategy, initiatives, and the Agentic product portfolio that Global Biologics Operations will use to realize AI ambitions focusing on copilots, citizen-developer pathways, and high-impact initiatives for downtime reduction, yield improvement, and accelerated tech transfer. His approach centers on aligning AI with business goals to deliver scalable, GxP-aligned value.