Hiro Azhar Maruyama
Vice President, Site Head Round Lake | Plasma Operations | Chicago
- Role
- Vice President of Manufacturing, Site Head Round Lake at Takeda
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hiro Azhar Maruyama
Operations executive with extensive experience in global pharmaceutical manufacturing, currently serving as Vice President and Head of Operations for the Japan Plasma New Facility Program at Takeda. Focused on delivering startup of an end-to-end plasma manufacturing operations.With a career spanning 30 years, contributes deep expertise in drug product manufacturing, including aseptic formulation, sterile filling, visual inspection, and packaging. Committed to advancing operational capabilities and supporting regulatory compliance to deliver sustainable performance in complex pharmaceutical operations.CORE EXPERTISE• Site leadership & P&L governance for 24/7 aseptic fill–finish operations• End-to-end drug product: formulation, sterile filling, lyophilization, visual inspection(automated vision), and packaging across vial, cartridge, and pre-filled syringeplatforms• Tech transfer & validation (OQ/PQ/PPQ, APS), QbD, and process control strategies• Quality systems & cGMP compliance; inspection readiness and multi-agency approvals• Lean / Six Sigma, problem solving, and continuous improvement• Digital & automation: production scheduling, MES/integration, and analytics• Matrix leadership, talent development, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement
Experience
Vice President of Manufacturing, Site Head Round Lake
Feb 2026 — Present · Round Lake, IL, US
As Site Head of Takeda’s Round Lake facility, I am accountable for the overall leadership and strategic direction of one of the company’s core plasma manufacturing sites. My responsibilities include ensuring the reliable, compliant, and efficient production of albumin therapies; overseeing site operations, quality performance, and capital planning; and safeguarding a strong culture of safety and operational excellence. I work closely with global and regional PDT leadership to align the site’s priorities with Takeda’s long‑term network strategy while supporting and empowering more than 500 colleagues in delivering high‑quality therapies to patients worldwide.
Education
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
1999 — 2001
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
1989 — 1992
San Diego State University
Master of Science - MS, Biostatistics
1992 — 1994
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