Experience

MS PHARMA

• Jordan
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Vice President Global Technical Operations / CTO at MS Pharma

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Responsible for the technical operations organization at MS Pharma englobing five manufacturing sites within oral solid and semi solid forms, aseptic incl PFS and Biologics F&F, the global supply chain operations, External Supply, Global Purchasing and HSE/Sustainabilit Responsible for the technical operations organization at MS Pharma englobing five manufacturing sites within oral solid and semi solid forms, aseptic incl PFS and Biologics F&F, the global supply chain operations, External Supply, Global Purchasing and HSE/Sustainabilit



Novartis

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Head, Multi-Sites, Managing Director at Salutas GmbH & Aeropharm GmbH

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

  Managing technical operations function with strategic oversight of four Novartis Manufacturing Sites in Germany with total 1000+ Headcount dedicated to development, manufacturing and supply of solids, semi-solids, patches and respiratory Pharmaceutical products. Leading the transformation program to bring the sites into lean, compliant and productive units while continuously advancing the engagement level, technical capabilities and increasing agility of the organization. Addressing successfully market service and operational challenges. Consistently delivering short and long-term results that contribute to global Technical operations and commercial strategy Show less

• Site Head & Technical Operations Head

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2018

  Site Head of a Novartis manufacturing plant of Pharmaceutical products supplying Latam and Europe. Playing a leadership role in the culture transformation process of the site driven by engagement and recognition to be a reference organization in talent development, operational excellence culture, Safety & Quality Compliance, customer service level and processes management. Implementation and certification of Operational standards for supply chain excellence. Addressing successfully market service and operational challenges. Consistently delivering short and long-term results that contribute to global Technical operations and regional commercial strategy. Show less



Galenicum

• Spain
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Managing Director of a Start Up in pharmaceutical R&D, Manufacturing and Supply.

  • Apr 2012 - Mar 2015

  Galenicum Health Brasil is a pharmaceutical company that develop formulations, technical dossiers manufactures and supply products to its customers in the Brazilian market - Responsible for the start-up of the affiliate in Brazil. Replication of the successful EU business model of Galenicum, based on formulations development, licensing-in/out negotiations, manufacturing & supply of pharmaceutical products. Negotiation with External suppliers for products supply & technology acquisition. • Lead the start-up operations of Galenicum Health in Brazil. Full P&L responsibility • Shaped and set-up structures and regulatory licenses to operate in order to import, export and distribute pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food products and ingredients. • Negotiations of License-out agreements and product/technology acquisitions. • Project coordination of dossier development according to local requirements • Development and implementation of Marketing & Sales plan • Product marketing authorizations Show less



DSM

• Netherlands
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director in Antibiotics Licensing, Manufacturing and Supply

  • Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

  Manager with operational responsibility in project and line management. Formulate and drive strategy and business plans in alignment with corporate plan Manager with operational responsibility in project and line management. Formulate and drive strategy and business plans in alignment with corporate plan



Farmaprojects

• Spain
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Aug 2005 - Jan 2010

  Oversaw operations and P&L for a company of 150 employees developing, licensing, and supplying generic drug products to pharmaceutical companies worldwide. • Substantial sales turnover increase by enlarging the product portfolio and expanding into new markets while also cutting base costs. Oversaw operations and P&L for a company of 150 employees developing, licensing, and supplying generic drug products to pharmaceutical companies worldwide. • Substantial sales turnover increase by enlarging the product portfolio and expanding into new markets while also cutting base costs.



DSM

• Netherlands
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Manager

  • May 2004 - Aug 2005

  Administered operations for a Dutch multinational company focused on manufacturing and supplying antibiotics based on enzymatic process.• Enhanced the profitability of a site through restructuring and cost-cutting initiatives.• Implemented technologies and developed new product initiative that improved product turnover.

• Director Turnaround

  • Jul 2003 - Apr 2004

  Directed a re-shaping program. Implemented operational excellence that improved processes and provided significant cost savings for a company dedicated to active pharmaceutical ingredients and vitamins.(1200 employees site)



Roche

• Switzerland
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pharma Operations Director

  • Feb 1993 - Mar 2003

  Led the pharmaceutical operations for a site dedicated to the manufacturing of active ingredients and vitamins. • Transformed the plant from a cost centre to a P&L centre by developing new business focused on contract manufacturing. Led the pharmaceutical operations for a site dedicated to the manufacturing of active ingredients and vitamins. • Transformed the plant from a cost centre to a P&L centre by developing new business focused on contract manufacturing.



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Manager

  • Sep 1990 - Jan 1993

  Supervised the start-up of a new factory in South Korea that produced instant coffee Supervised the start-up of a new factory in South Korea that produced instant coffee



Novartis

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Manager, Ciba Geigy

  • Jul 1987 - Aug 1990

  Plant manager of industrial products (dyestuff /APIs) in Basel, Switzerland •Managerial responsibilities, supervision, control, development and optimisation of resources and assets. •Project member of a new site in Brazil. Plant manager of industrial products (dyestuff /APIs) in Basel, Switzerland •Managerial responsibilities, supervision, control, development and optimisation of resources and assets. •Project member of a new site in Brazil.