Join us on Monday, February 3 as we celebrate 150 years of Purdue Biology!

Purdue Biology celebrates 150 years, inviting back to campus distinguished alumni to share about their career path and re-connect with our faculty and students. Join us on Monday, February 3 for a lecture and coffee with:

Matt von Zirkelbach, Vice President and Site Head of Lilly Medicine Foundry

“FROM BOILERMAKER TO TRAILBLAZER: TRANSFORMING MEDICINE THROUGH INNOVATION”

February 3, 1:30pm-2:30pm - MJIS 1001

Reception to follow at 2:30pm – HOCK Lobby: Join us for coffee, pastries, light bites and a chance to connect with Matt von Zirkelbach and Purdue colleagues!

Matt von Zirkelbach plays a key role in the Purdue-Lilly partnership and oversees the Lilly Medicine Foundry, Lilly’s largest single development investment in history. He is responsible for designing and delivering a cutting-edge facility capable of producing nearly any technology in Lilly’s innovation pipeline at clinical scale.

A proud Purdue alumnus, Matt holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biological Sciences & Health Sciences and an M.S. in Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Before his current role, he led Strategy and Operations for Lilly’s Molecule Discovery organization and managed the Talent Development Academy across R&D.

With 17 years in industry, Matt has held global leadership roles spanning quality oversight, plant management, operational excellence, commercial operations, and data analytics. His expertise drives innovation, accelerates treatments from discovery to the clinic, and builds high-performing teams dedicated to advancing patient care.