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Marco Antonio Mirata

Researcher · DISC type Cs
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
Personality Overview

How Marco shows up

Soft Communicator
Cost Conscious
Process Focused

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Priorities

Topics Marco cares about

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
In the press

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
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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