Milson Gondim
Head of Manufacturing Vaccine and Biotech @Virbac
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Manufacturing Vaccine and Biotech @Virbac
FR
Develop the most capable and technical team in the AH Vaccine / Biotech industry to serve our VIRBAC customers.
EDUCATION
Universidade Federal do Paraná
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Microbiology and Immunology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Lean Six Sigma, Yellow Belt
Fundação Dom Cabral
MBA, Project Management
Universidade Estadual do Ceará
MDV, Veterinary
European Business School SE
MBA, Accounting and Finance
ABOUT MILSON GONDIM
Biotechnology & Vaccines Executive Leader | 30+ Years in Biotech, BioPharma, Animal & Human Health | Global Operations, Transformation & Turnaround | FDA, EU-GMP, PIC/S, MAPAI am an executive with 35+ years of proven leadership in Biotechnology, Vaccines, and BioPharmaceutical manufacturing, serving both Human Health and Animal Health sectors. My career spans global operations, large-scale transformation, turnaround of complex organizations, and continuous improvement excellence (Lean Six Sigma) across multiple continents.Recognized for leading multisite, multicultural and cross-functional teams, I specialize in optimizing end-to-end operations, strengthening quality and compliance, and driving global tech-transfer and high-performance manufacturing systems.I bring deep regulatory expertise in FDA, EU cGMP, PIC/S, MAPA, USDA, and global inspection pathways—combined with a strong ability to harmonize R&D, PD, Quality, MSAT, and Manufacturing into unified, high-execution organizations.With a DVM, Master in Project Management, MBA in Finance, Executive Lean Six Sigma certification, and decades of international leadership experience, I have consistently delivered: Successful turnarounds of underperforming operations Major productivity and OPEX/CAPEX optimization programs Robust regulatory approvals and site renewals Seamless technology transfers between global sites High-impact cultural transformation in diverse regions (US, EU, LATAM, Asia)I operate with a global mindset, strong strategic clarity, and an execution discipline that mobilizes teams and accelerates results—ensuring sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation in vaccine and biotechnology organizations.Key Executive Capabilities • Global & Cross-Cultural Leadership (Americas, Europe, Asia) • Strategy, Transformation & Turnaround Leadership • Biotech & Vaccine Manufacturing Expertise (SPF eggs, fermentation, bioreactors, cell culture, upstream & downstream) • Multisite & Network Leadership (network consolidation, COEs) • Regulatory Mastery: FDA, EU-GMP, PIC/S, USDA, MAPA • Tech Transfer & Scale-up Excellence • Lean Six Sigma – Executive Level (Productivity, Cost optimization, Process Reliability) • Quality Systems & cGMP Governance • Team Engagement & High-Performance Culture Building • Government Relations & Global Stakeholder ManagementLanguages • English: Proficient • Portuguese: Proficient • Spanish: Proficient • French: intermediate • Dutch: basic understandingThree nationalities
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