Ana Lenassi Zupan
Medvode
Summary
Highly engaged and self-motivated professional experienced in leadership, team development and process improvement.
Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about creating positive and motivating work environment, positively impacting personal growth and also company success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director Bioprocess Development
Novartis D.o.o
2022.02 - Current
- Led 5 teams of up to 65 personnel, covering cell line development, genetic characterization, cell banking and laboratory & pilot scale drug substance bioprocess development.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, focusing especially on improving digitalization and development and implementation of CFD modelling.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
Group Head Cell and Molecular Biology
Novartis/ Lek Pharmaceuticals D.d.
2021.04 - 2022.02
- Focused on strategic leadership development.
- Lead 2 teams with cca. 20 associates.
- Developed team leads through coaching and mentoring.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
Team Lead Cell Line Development
Sandoz / Lek Pharmaceuticals, D.d
2016.04 - 2021.04
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Fostered innovative culture and process improvement initiative.
Quality Assurance Manager
Lek Pharmaceuticals D.d
2012.07 - 2016.04
- QA Manager focused primarily on analytics
- Supported deviation handling, CAPAs, root-cause investigations, method validations and transfers in QC department
- Conducted process and system internal audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Supported GCA and FDA audits
Associate Researcher
National Institute Of Chemistry
2005.01 - 2012.07
- Worked on research projects
- Developed project management skills
- Lead of ARRS research project: Recombinant vaccine against avian influenza and EPO Biobetter – Protein ReDesign (collaboration with Lek d.d.)
Young Researcher
National Institute Of Chemistry
2000.04 - 2004.12
- Research work on expression of fusion proteins labelled with GFP in methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris.
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
University of Ljubljana
Ljubljana, SI11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ljubljana
Ljubljana, SI10.1999
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Process optimization
- Regulatory Compliance
Languages
Slovenian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Associate Director Bioprocess Development
Novartis D.o.o
2022.02 - Current
Group Head Cell and Molecular Biology
Novartis/ Lek Pharmaceuticals D.d.
2021.04 - 2022.02
Team Lead Cell Line Development
Sandoz / Lek Pharmaceuticals, D.d
2016.04 - 2021.04
Quality Assurance Manager
Lek Pharmaceuticals D.d
2012.07 - 2016.04
Associate Researcher
National Institute Of Chemistry
2005.01 - 2012.07
Young Researcher
National Institute Of Chemistry
2000.04 - 2004.12
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
University of Ljubljana
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ljubljana
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