Director of Manufacturing Science & Technology

A seasoned pharmaceutical operations leader with over 20 years of experience driving technical excellence, compliance, and strategic transformation across global manufacturing networks. Annemarie’s career spans progressive leadership roles in Technical Operations, Program Management, and Manufacturing Strategy — consistently delivering measurable results through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
As Head of Manufacturing Science & Technology, Annemarie leads the site’s technical organization responsible for process robustness, product stewardship, and scientific oversight. She provides strategic direction for validation, technology transfer, and process optimization, ensuring products remain in a constant state of control and compliance.

Leadership Highlights

• Directed technical and manufacturing strategy programs at Apotex Inc., including process scale-up, technology transfers, and network optimization.
• Built high-performing, multidisciplinary teams delivering 24/7 operational and quality support across manufacturing sites.
• Spearheaded data-driven capacity planning and technology deployment strategies to enhance global manufacturing efficiency.

Annemarie’s leadership is grounded in scientific rigor, operational discipline, and strategic foresight. She excels at aligning technical strategy with corporate objectives — enabling innovation, regulatory excellence, and sustained business performance in a rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape.