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Marco Antonio Mirata

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Director Manufacturing Science and Technology Microbial at Lonza
📍 Visp, Valais, Switzerland

Marco Antonio Mirata is a Director at Lonza, leading microbial manufacturing science and technology. With over 13 years in the biopharmaceutical sector, he is renowned for guiding projects from R&D to full-scale production, specializing in bioprocess development and technology transfer. He holds a Dr. phil. nat. from Goethe University Frankfurt.

He received the NESTLE AWARD for his excellent diploma thesis and outstanding scientific approach.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director Manufacturing Science and Technology Microbial
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Visp, Valais, Switzerland
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Priorities

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Bioprocess Development
His career is centered on developing and industrializing scalable biotech processes for diverse industries, including biopharma, nutrition, and personal care.
Microbial Manufacturing
Currently leads a team of over 30 experts at Lonza, overseeing technology transfers and multiple GMP production campaigns annually in microbial operations.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Director Manufacturing Science and Technology Microbial
Lonza
10-2020 - 3-2022
Associate Director - Head of Upstream Processing Microbial
Lonza
1-2017 - 9-2020
Associate Director - Group Leader Biotechnological Process Development
Lonza
4-2012 - 12-2016
Project Leader Biotechnology
Lonza
1-2011 - 4-2012
Post Doc Scientist
Firmenich
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Media appearances

Dr. Marco Mirata (NBO Coach, Lonza) featured in winning team in silico bioprocess development. Featured in Facebook
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5 Minutes With…Marco Mirata from Lonza. Featured in Renewable Carbon News
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Education
2005 - 2009
Dr. phil. nat.
Goethe University Frankfurt
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Fernfachhochschule Schweiz
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