Marco Scanziani

Plant Manager

Macherio, Lombardy, Italy

About

During my career I have combined deep experience and knowledge from both Quality and Manufacturing areas of the Sterile Pharmaceutical industries. I covered responsibility roles in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Technology Transfer in the world of aseptic processing operations (Lyophilized, Liquid and Powder). I have managed several inspections from different regulatory bodies, (e.g. AIFA, FDA, ANVISA, PMDA) in both role of Quality or Manufacturing leader. I love creating an environment where each person can express ideas and collaborate to reach common objectives. Continuous improvement has been key factor in transforming the organization I have managed. I’m a certified Green Belt and tools derived from Six Sigma, Operational Excellence and Lean helped me and my team in defining strategy and achieving results. I truly believe that the “person” is a key factor for success of the organization and over the years my role has been focused on helping people to develop themselves reaching coming goals. The direct involvement in “non-routinary” projects helped me to develop organization skills. Project Management and Technical Transfer activities were significantly important for my growth.

Experience

  • Plant Manager at Bausch + Lomb Italia
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Avara Pharmaceutical Services (6 yrs 5 mos)
    • Customer Relationship Leader
      Dec 2019 - Feb 2024 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Manufacturing Director
      Oct 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Manufacturing Leader
      Oct 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Manufacturing director at Pfizer
    Sep 2015 - Feb 2024 · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Manufacturign Director responsible for Injectables manufacturign operations (bulk and finished products). Direct management of following main activities: - Interaction with Regulatory Bodies during inspections (AIFA, MHRA, FDA, etc.). - Customer interactions management (Feasibility analysis, technical discussion, master plan). - Identification of process development opportunities - Implementation of SAP integrated solution in particular for Manufacturing Operations. - Application of Lean in Manufacturing Operations - Management relations with Corporate functions and worldwide plants. - Direct involvement in Project Management and Technology Transfer - Personnel development and organization development. - Year Plan budget definition and management during the year. - Development of Customer quotation for Customer or Internal use. Management of Manufacturing Department constituted by the following groups: - Lyophilization Department. - SVP Ampoules Department (Aseptically filled and Terminal sterilized) - Powder Filling Department (Aseptically filled) - Packaging Department - Manufacturing Process Development Department

  • Hospira SpA (14 yrs 9 mos)
    • Manufacturing Director
      Nov 2011 - Sep 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Manufacturign Director responsible for Injectables manufacturign operations (bulk and finished products). Direct management of following main activities: - Interaction with Regulatory Bodies during inspections (AIFA, MHRA, FDA, etc.). - Customer interactions management (Feasibility analysis, technical discussion, master plan). - Identification of process development opportunities - Implementation of SAP integrated solution in particular for Manufacturing Operations. - Application of Lean in Manufacturing Operations - Management relations with Corporate functions and worldwide plants. - Direct involvement in Project Management and Technology Transfer - Personnel development and organization development. - Year Plan budget definition and management during the year. - Development of Customer quotation for Customer or Internal use. Management of Manufacturing Department constituted by the following groups: - Lyophilization Department. - SVP Ampoules Department (Aseptically filled and Terminal sterilized) - Powder Filling Department (Aseptically filled) - Packaging Department - Manufacturing Process Development Department

    • QA Manager
      Apr 2004 - Jun 2012 · 8 yrs 3 mos

      Direct management of the following main activities: - Management of contact and follow-up with Regulatory bodies: AIFA, MHRA and FDA (deficiency letter, audit, action plan, etc.). - Customer interactions management (Technical meeting and discussion, main project deliverables, Quality impact). - Relation with Corporate functions and world wide plants. - Direct involvement in Project Management and Technology Transfer - Organization and management of Audits (Regulatory bodies, Customer and Corporate) - Management of internal significant quality projects and inter-departments projects. - Review of CTD documentation and evaluation of regulatory impact. - Management of Recall process and investigation process (high level issues). - Personnel development and organization development. - Year Plan budget definition and management during the year. - Development of Customer quotation for Customer or Internal use. Management of Quality Assurance Department constituted by the following groups: - Documentation & Training Department: development of GMP documentation and training (process, analytical, test methods, specification, etc). - Internal & External Audit Department. - Artwork Department : artwork development and change management. - Quality Systems: investigations, CAPA, Complaint, Annual Product Review and QP Release process. - Validation Department:validation activities for all system with GxP impact (PQ, Process Validation, Holding Time Validation, Cleaning Validation, etc). - Quality Control Department: Chemical, Biological and Incoming labs - Stability Department: ICH and ongoing stability and stability trend analysis

    • Chemical & Microbiological QC Supervisor
      Jan 2002 - Dec 2004 · 3 yrs

      - Management of routine analytical activities (schedulign, problem solving, etc.) and exceptional activities (investigations) of Chemical and Microbiological Laboratory. - Development and alignment of common procedures in order to streamline the processes between the two labs. - Direct involvement in the design, start-up and validation of a Small Volume Parenteral Department (Terminal Sterilization and Aseptic Filling) with particular involvement in Sterility Assurance aspects. - Direct involvement during the Authorities inspection required to authorize the new Small Volume Parenteral Department.