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Basel, Bs, Ch

Basel, Ch

As Global Engineering CAPEX Project Delivery Head for Visp region, I am entrusted with overseeing the successful execution of a diverse portfolio, encompassing both substantial growth investments and smaller-scale CAPEX engineering projects. My primary focus revolves around ensuring the efficient, compliant, and safe delivery of these projects, aligning closely with the growth objectives of our Divisions/Business Units.In this capacity, I lead a high-performing team of experts specializing in project management, engineering, construction, and CQV. Together, we foster a culture that prioritizes the enhancement of engineering and technological principles, striving to instill robust functionalities into our projects.My responsibilities extend to ensuring that all projects adhere to established standards, meeting criteria such as technical performance, budget, schedule, sustainability goals, EHS, and QA/compliance requirements. Additionally, I provide valuable support to the engineering and maintenance heads at various sites.Collaboration is a key aspect of my role, as I work closely with the Global Engineering Head and other teams on a global scale. This involves aligning strategies with colleagues in different geographies and networks to ensure a cohesive and effective CAPEX engineering approach worldwide.

Basel, Ch

In my capacity as the SDG5 Gender Equality Champion and leader of the Gender Equality Council at Lonza, my main responsibility is to advocate for and implement initiatives that promote gender equality within the organization. I work on developing strategies and programs that aim to address gender imbalances and empower women to achieve their full potential. This involves close collaboration with colleagues from various departments, ensuring that gender equality is integrated into all aspects of the business, including recruitment, retention, training, and development.As part of Lonza's sustainability program, I also play a key role in promoting social responsibility and sustainable development, with a particular focus on gender equality. This involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive positive change and championing the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. My work aims to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive of all employees, regardless of gender.In addition to leading the Gender Equality Council and the Gender Equality Business Ambassador Network, I foster collaboration and engagement across the organization, promoting awareness and understanding of the importance of gender equality in achieving sustainable development.Lastly, my role also includes reporting on the progress towards gender equality to the company's executive committee, ensuring that they are informed about our efforts and the results we achieve.

Basel, Ch

In my role as a member of Lonza's Global Quality Leadership Team and the Strategic Growth Investments & Engineering Leadership Team, I am responsible for ensuring compliance, quality, and regulatory aspects are met for Lonza's strategic growth investments and engineering projects worldwide.My key responsibilities include leading regional quality teams from project initiation to start-up, promoting cross-departmental collaboration and high employee engagement to ensure operational readiness of new assets. Additionally, I manage budgets and staffing to effectively support the entire CAPEX growth projects portfolio.I ensure that all strategic growth projects are in compliance with current quality and regulatory guidelines while leading business processes and activities related to risk management, quality, and compliance. Furthermore, I contribute to the development and maintenance of global and local quality systems and standards in line with current regulatory requirements.In addition to my primary responsibilities, I stay updated on industry trends and engage with industry associations to develop innovative future manufacturing concepts. I also represent Lonza in relationship interactions with customers, vendors, consultants, legal counsel, governmental representatives, and the general public.

Basel, Baselstadt, Ch

- Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control organisation (circa 250 associates INT/EXT), accountable for Proactive compliance, Product Quality and Sustainable efficiency. - Acts as Responsible Person (Fachtechnisch verantwortliche Person) according to art. 5 and 10 of the Swiss "Arzneimittelbewilligungsverordnung”: Responsible for the technical oversight and the quality of the product in compliance with approved specifications and GMP. Decide independently for the product technical release. - Ensure that quality system requirements are effectively established, maintained and performance is reported to the site leadership management. - Set targets & objectives for the Quality organization in line with business objectives and KPIs. - Lead successfully numerous US FDA, Swissmedic and other HA inspections. - Elaborates and monitors budget.

Basel, Baselstadt, Ch

- Lead daily operations and support functions: Production, Planning, Engineering and as well indirect leadership for support functions such as Finance, HR, and Training) of a Process Unit (Filling and lyophilization operation) ensuring the supply of high-quality pharmaceutical products in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manners, compliant with cGMP regulations (more than 100 associates. - Ensures overall financial and business performance & drive the budgeting process in his own area. - Set targets & objectives for the Process Unit in line with business objectives and internal KPIs. - Responsible for Personnel Management, resource allocation, hiring, development and retention of assigned staff. - Deliver strategic vision for the Process Unit.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Management of Epaxal® Hepatitis A Vaccine Value Stream to insure manufacturing according cGMP and in line with Crucell strategic planning and objectives. - Lead the production (cell culture, purification, formulation) and supply of virosomal Hepatitis A vaccine supported by a large team of production, technical and support staff (more than 40 associates). - Initiate and lead several products, facility, Operational excellence and supply improvement initiatives including Technology transfer to insure capacity increase, process optimization and business continuity. - Accountable for performance reporting through a sound set of KPIs. - Accountable for Opex budgets and involved in Capex budget and project management. - Supply Chain representative in Epaxal Global Product Team, interfacing with Business management, Marketing and Sales, Clinical Operation

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

- Manage operational relationship with CMOs in order to ensure supply chain targets, quality standards and cost expectations. - Drive performance (KPIs) and Risk management. - Conduct Business Review Meeting with CMOs and senior management. - Responsible for Technical management for CMO lifecycle management & Oversight of product transfer. - Participation to Due diligence & Technical evaluation.

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

- Ensure vaccines filling and lyophilisation operations are executed as per plan, in safety conditions and cGMP compliant manner and release on time (250 associates covering logistic, 2 syringes filling lines, 2 vials filling lines (incl. lyophilisation) and 1 tubes filling line). - Lead troubleshooting process & major deviations investigations. - Lead for production successful US FDA, Japan, Belgian inspections and corporate audits. - Develop and implement productivity improvement plans using Excellence methodologies. - Responsible for budget preparation and adequate staffing.

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

Management of international Validation projects (Drug substance and drug product biotech manufacturing) for new vaccines production facilities in Hungary (Tetanus & Diphtheria bulk, QC labs), Germany (Flu Bulk and QC lab), India (Filling & QC), Singapore (polysaccharide bulk & coupling, QC lab), US (Flu bulk). - Management of 8 validation sub-teams (up to 45 associates) accountable for investment qualification and validation of more than 500 million €. - Cross functional interaction with Global & Site QA / Engineering / PM and Production. - Accountable for compliance of all qualification and validation activities & approbation of the validation documentation in line with GMP requirements (Basic design, Validation Master Plan, design qualification, IQ, OQ, PQ, and Process Validation studies). - Accountable for project change control, deviation, CAPA, risk management. - Act as a key person during corporate audit and external inspection- Active participation to FDA readiness projects (Gödöllö, Dresden site). - Validation relationship management for 7 sites: Germany, Hungary, China, India, Singapore, US, Russia.

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

Management of Qualification and Validation projects for new vaccines production facilities in Belgium and international sites. - Management of a team up to 10 associates working on 10 validation projects (drug substance and drug product) on Belgian sites representing an investment of more than 300 millions €. - Cross functional interaction with Global & Site QA, Global & Site Engineering, Production, Project management. - Validation interface for Transfer of validation expertise, audit of validation activities, input for new international projects (Dresden Germany Flu drug substance facility revamping and new syringes filling line installation, Gödöllö Hungary DTPw Bulk facility upgrade and Nashik India filling facility URS and Basic design definition). - Preparation of various FDA submission files (facility section).

Gembloux, Be

Consultancy service in HACCP and Quality assurance - Implementation of HACCP quality system (food safety) in food industry and retail sector. - Training in Good Hygienic & Good manufacturing Practice in food, retail and catering sector. - Implementation of a general Quality assurance system as per ISO9000 standard and element of a specific labs quality system as per EN45001 /ISO17025 standard (in house).

Geneva, Geneva, Ch

- Analytical batch record review- Internal audits as per EN45001 standard (lab quality management) and GLP (Good laboratory practice). - Participation to ISO9001 certification project.

Deinze, Be

Business to Business and Business to Customer - Relationship management for retailers, professional associations & lobby in the sector. - Development of market share in collaboration with vendor’s network.- Customer Technical support and advice about the products.

Master Of Science, Bio-Engineering

Master Of Science, Total Quality Management