Simon Mills

Associate Principal Scientist (Process Engineer) - Parenteral Product Lead (Aseptic manufacturing) at AstraZeneca

Greater Cheshire West and Chester Area

About

Experienced Chartered Chemical Engineer holding a number of roles in Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals. At AstraZeneca Simon has provided on-market technical support for oncology and CVRM drug substance manufacture. As parenteral product lead Simon provides technical oversight for sterile manufacture and fill/finish operations for drug product.

Experience

  • AstraZeneca (Full-time · 5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Associate Principal Scientist (Process Engineer) - Technical Operations, Science and Innovation
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      As product lead for two oncology products I oversee many aspects including major changes, deviations and improvement work for established drug products. I interface with many other skills sets including analytical, regulatory, quality, innovation and am responsible for resource forecasting for the brands. I have knowledge of aseptic compounding and fill finish processes for production of sterile product

    • Senior Scientist (Process Engineer) - Chemical Development
      Mar 2021 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Technical support for commercial production of API (drug substance) manufactured externally at CMO’s. Involved in problem solving, Technology Transfer, process optimisation and second generation process development

  • Production Process Engineer at Perstorp Group
    2017 - 2020 · 3 yrs

    Process engineer supporting the daily operation of the worlds largest caprolactone plant. Plant operations and process safety experience

  • Process Project Engineer at Olleco
    2016 - 2017 · 1 yr

    Project Engineer for improvements to biodiesel plant. Upgraded methanol recovery plant for 90% recovery

  • Chemical Process Engineer at Victrex
    2012 - 2016 · 4 yrs

    Hillhouse International Capacity upgrade projects for PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) manufacturing plants Rotherham Implementation of Cost of Manufacture/Yield improvement projects for DFDPM (Difluorodiphenylmethane) top tier COMAH manufacturing facility.

  • Technology Consulting at Accenture
    2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

    Upgrade of network for major banking client