Butantan InstituteVaccine Production Supervisor
Oct. 2021 - May. 2023São Paulo, BrasilVaccine Manufacturing Operations Leadership
Supervised end-to-end GMP production of viral and bacterial vaccines, sera, recombinant proteins and complex biologics. Oversaw cleanroom operations, ensured compliance with EU GMP, FDA and WHO standards while meeting quality, cost and deadline targets. Quality Documentation & Compliance
Reviewed and approved batch records, Master Batch Records (MBR), SOPs, manuals and training materials. Led training and qualification programs for production operators and technicians in aseptic processing, gowning and bioprocess techniques. Deviation Management & Continuous Improvement
Led deviation investigations (minor, major, critical) using structured root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC). Developed and implemented CAPA plans, built real-time KPIs and interactive Power BI dashboards. Upstream & Downstream Bioprocessing
Directed USP (cell culture, wave bioreactors, stirred-tank bioreactors, media preparation) and DSP operations (chromatography, TFF, viral inactivation/removal, final filling). Optimized process yield, reduced batch cycle time and consistently delivered API lots on specification.
Budget, Capex & Supply Chain Control
Managed annual production budget, controlled raw material and consumables stock, led acquisition and qualification of critical equipment (bioreactors, autoclaves, purification skids). Ensured on-time availability while reducing inventory costs. Production Planning & Scheduling
Planned and executed manufacturing schedules, including autoclave cycles, washer operations, culture media preparation, cell cultivation and purification suites. Keywords: Vaccine Production | Aseptic Processing | Upstream Bioprocessing | Downstream Purification | Deviation Investigation | CAPA | GMP Annex 1 | Batch Record Review | Power BI Dashboards | Production Scheduling | Budget Management | Single-Use Systems | Chromatography | TFF | Viral Clearance