Musa Awwad

About Musa Awwad

As Head of the Production Scientist team at PolyPeptide Group, a global leader in peptide and oligonucleotide development, I bring over 15 years of industry experience. I manage a team of six scientists responsible for overseeing large-scale production activities, process and yield optimization, and essential quality activities such as CAPAs, SOPs, PFMEA, and regulatory compliance.My responsibilities also includes, but not limited to conducting operational assessments, bottleneck analysis, technical transfer, and implementing efficient, compliant processes. I also drive continuous improvement in CMC, process reliability, and product quality.Beyond industry work, I have experience in academia, having taught and managed the Advanced Clinical Excellence in Pharmacy Program (ACEPP) at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy.Passionate about innovation, I am dedicated to advancing peptide therapeutics and improving patient outcomes through technical excellence and strategic leadership.

Experience

1. Production Scientist Team Manager

   PolyPeptide Group

   Oct 2024 — Present · Torrance, CA, US

   I manage a team of six Production Scientists, overseeing daily activities such as authoring and updating peptide and oligonucleotide API protocols and SOPs on a large GMP production scale. This includes ensuring that all procedures comply with regulatory standards and maintain high-quality output.I am responsible for generating and executing Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) protocols, as well as conducting PFMEA and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential process risks. I lead investigations into deviations, implementing CAPAs to ensure continuous compliance and process improvement.Additionally, I perform operational assessments for potential projects, developing strategic forecast plans and conducting cost analysis reports. This process often involves bottleneck analysis and providing capital investment recommendations to enhance manufacturing efficiency.Furthermore, I participate in customer and FDA audits, serving as a scientific liaison to provide clarification and ensure transparency throughout the audit process.

Education

• Al-Jami'ah Al-Urdunia

  BS pharmacy

  2003 — 2009

• National Association of State Boards of Pharmacy

  FPGEE (Foreign Pharmaceutical Graduate Equivalency Examination)

  2019 — 2024

Skills

• Healthcare
• Neurology
• Diabetes
• Hospitals
• Cardiology
• Lean Six Sigma
• 5 Why
• Oncology
• Clinical Research
• 5s
• Market Access
• Kol Development
• Hospital Sales
• Infectious Diseases
• Sales Effectiveness
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Hematology
• Dmaic
• Gastroenterology
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Pharmaceutics