Joseph Ju
Joseph Ju is Director of Continuous Improvement at Ardena Somerset. He brings more than 13 years of experience in the CDMO pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, with expertise spanning cGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing operations, process optimization, and operational excellence.
At Ardena, Joseph oversees cGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing operations in Somerset, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives and scalable manufacturing performance. Throughout his career, he has led commercial operations teams supporting operational efficiency and sales growth within regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Joseph obtained both his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Henny Zijlstra
Henny Zijlstra joined Ardena as Chief Commercial Officer in May 2026. She is an accomplished commercial leader in the pharmaceutical and CDMO industry, with a career built on driving growth through strategic business development, brand positioning, and customer engagement.
She has held senior commercial roles across the sector, including at Lonza and most recently at Adragos. At Ardena, Henny leads the commercial organization across business development and marketing, with a focus on strengthening Ardena’s market presence and supporting customers in complex molecules, nanotechnology, drug conjugates, and bioanalysis.
Henny believes that strong commercial performance is built on trust, authenticity, and meaningful relationships. She leads with a clear focus on results and on helping customers connect with the specialist expertise they need to advance complex therapies.
