Paolo Giudici

CMC and supply chain professional | External Manufacturing | CMO/CDMO | Digital Transformation

Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland

About

Results-driven pharmaceutical development and manufacturing expert with 20 years of experience in both innovator and CMO companies. Proficient in the technical development of injectable dosage forms, including liquid and lyophilized parenterals and vaccines, leading to successful commercial drug products. Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control) teams, overseeing both development and commercial phase projects. Brings 12+ years of experience in CDMO settings and effectively manages virtual teams. Skilled in late-stage large molecule processes and fill-finish operations, with practical experience in technology transfer of pharmaceutical processes. Knowledgeable in the formulation development of both early and late-phase solid dosage forms. Possesses strong teamwork abilities, along with change management and coaching skills, complemented by independent problem-solving capabilities. Holds direct experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with solid knowledge of GMP standards. In my leisure time, I enjoy outdoor sports, reading, and traveling.

Experience

  • CMO Management and Project Management at BeOne Medicines
    Feb 2026 - Present · 9 mos

  • The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson (6 yrs 10 mos)
    • External Manufacturing - Digital Programs
      Sep 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Sr Manager Partnerships and External Supply Vaccines
      Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Sr Manager, Partnerships and External Supply, Large Molecules and Vaccines
      Apr 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Actelion (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Associate Director, Sr. Technical project Leader | CMC Leader
      Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr

    • Technical Project Leader | CMC Leader
      Aug 2013 - Mar 2018 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Patheon Inc. (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Technical | Business | Manager
      Dec 2011 - Jul 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos

      The main responsibilities as Technical Business Manager at Patheon are: • Main on-site business account for external client • Review of Manufacturing Supply Agreements • Draft, negotiate and issue of Change of Scope and high level quotation • Client management through technology transfer phase (including clinical supply) and commercial production; cooperation with logistics team and supply chain. • Drafting of high level project plan including regulatory submission • Review of Quality (GMP) Agreements

    • Technology Transfer | Specialist | Project Manager
      Sep 2007 - Dec 2011 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Contract Negotiation and Lavoro di squadra

  • field application specialist at Smith&Nephew
    Sep 2006 - Aug 2007 · 1 yr