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Emilio Rivera

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Vice President of Manufacturing at Lonza
📍 United States

As Vice President of Manufacturing at Lonza, Emilio Rivera leverages nearly two decades of expertise in biopharma to lead cell therapy operations. A Certified Quality Engineer with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, he focuses on process optimization, operational efficiency, and implementing lean methodologies.

He founded his own biopharma firm, Guarionex Consulting, to provide strategic solutions for operational challenges.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Manufacturing
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
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Cell Therapy Operations
His current executive role at Lonza is centered on overseeing the company's cell therapy manufacturing operations and driving process improvements.
Biopharma Manufacturing
His career is built on biologics manufacturing, having previously served as CEO of Protein Dynamic Solutions and head of Amgen's largest biomanufacturing site.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Vice President of Manufacturing
Lonza
7-2022 - 7-2023
President
Guarionex Consulting
12-2019 - 6-2022
Chief Executive Officer
Protein Dynamic Solutions Inc.
8-2017 - 11-2019
COO/EVP I
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Biopharma Division)
5-2011 - 7-2017
VP Amgen Corporate Engineering
Amgen
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Education
BS Chem E
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
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