Mariella Tedesco

Head of Production | Project Manager | LSS Green Belt certificate | Chemical Engineer | Order of Engineers of Milan - Industrial Sector

Lainate, Lombardy, Italy

About

Chemical Engineer with solid experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Drug Product and Drug Substance), currently serving as Head of Production at Nerpharma, an international CDMO specialized in sterile injectable products, oral solid dosage forms, packaging operations, and High Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). The manufacturing site is approved by major global regulatory authorities including AIFA, FDA, the Russian Ministry of Health and several other international Health Authorities. Throughout my career, I have managed complex pharmaceutical operations and projects across all phases, from process implementation to manufacturing execution, with a strong focus on quality, timelines, operational efficiency, and budget control. I have developed extensive expertise in GMP regulations, AIFA and FDA inspection management, quality management, process validation, production performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing operational risks and enhancing product quality. In my current role as Head of Production, I oversee manufacturing activities for injectable pharmaceutical products, oral solid dosage forms, packaging operations and API productions, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Previously, as a Project Manager, I coordinated cross-functional teams and collaborated closely with international clients and stakeholders to successfully deliver strategic and technical projects within the pharmaceutical environment.

Experience

  • NerPharMa (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Production
      Jul 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      Head of API and finished product production

    • DP Production Head
      May 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Project Manager
      Jan 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Teva Pharmaceuticals (6 yrs 2 mos)
    • Project Manager
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr

    • Nerviano, Lombardy, Italy · Hybrid
      Norme di buona fabbricazione, Preparazione di presentazioni and +3 skills

    • Production Technologist
      Oct 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Manufacturing Process Engineer
      May 2019 - Oct 2019 · 6 mos

    • Manufacturing Technical Support
      Jul 2018 - May 2019 · 11 mos

    • Stageur
      Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 · 9 mos

  • Tirocinante at Politecnico di Milano
    Dec 2014 - May 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Attività di Tirocinio/Tesi Magistrale dal titolo: "Elettrodeposizione e caratterizzazione di rivestimenti a base di nichel nanostrutturato come strato resistente alla passivazione in microreattore catalitico per la sintesi del trifluorometil-ipofluorito".