Experienced manager in IT and software development operations, with over 10 years of overseeing cross-functional operations with a strong focus on product-oriented strategies. Passionate about leading skilled individuals in complex operations, through the creation of models that heavily focus on development, empowerment, adaptability and growth.

Blended technical and operational leadership experience throughout multiple industries which include Pharma (MES), Technical Professional Services, Education, Hospitality, Marketing and Sports.

Bernardo is a Portuguese pharmacist specializing in advanced cell therapies. Working in a multidisciplinary team, building the foundation for the clinical development of innovative and more effective anti-cancer treatments, particularly for patients with pancreatic cancer with the purpose to increase life expectancy and improve life quality of patients with cancer. Passionate about continuous learning and personal development, he delivered 225+ hours of softskills trainings to students and young professionals all around Europe. 3 years of Associative experience at the European Pharmaceutical Students' Association, one of them as Vice President with a high level of English and Portuguese. Passionate about the fight against cancer and interested in immunology. Worked for the European Society for Paediatric Oncology, representing Healthcare Professionals in the field of Paediatric Oncology in the European Policy environment together with patient, parent and survivor advocates.

I am an enthusiastic MES Business Solutions Manager with experience in delivering site wide digitalization projects ranging from environmental monitoring, MES and eLogs systems that interface with ERP’s LIMS, Data historians etc. My experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry ranges from direct patient care, bioscience reagent manufacture, hospital diagnostics and human and animal pharmaceuticals. I have been an IBMS licensed biomedical scientist, worked in QC laboratories and now work to digitalize operations at the Lonza Netherlands Cell and Gene plant which currently includes allogeneic, autologous and mRNA modalities.

My main experience with MES systems lies with MODA ES, Lonza’s own next generation MES solution for eBR and eLogs. I lead an interdisciplinary team to bring this solution to the shop floor.

Outside of my core function I enjoy implementing systems to improve efficiency and drive operational improvements.

Pharmaceutical professional with over twenty years pharmaceutical industry experience.
Over 15 years experience working with MES systems (PAS-X, Camstar, Simatic-IT, MODA-ES, Honeywell MXP) including validation, installation, system administration, product strategy and technical consultancy.
Over ten years experience working with SAP.
Over ten years creating and carrying out training for manufacturing system end users.
Over ten years working on and leading projects.
Over ten years people management experience.

KBI Biopharma is an award-winning biopharmaceutical contract services organization providing fully-integrated, accelerated drug development and biomanufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies globally. With each of their 300+ client partners, they have worked closely to personalize and rapidly accelerate their drug development programs. Built upon a foundation of world-class analytical capabilities, they deliver efficient process development and clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing services for mammalian, microbial, and cell therapy programs.

The D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud and Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud Foundation was created by the will of António de Sommer Champalimaud and is primarily focused on advanced biomedical research and providing translational, interdisciplinary clinical care. The Foundation utilises synergies and collaborations in all areas of its activity.

Lonza Informatics is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the life sciences industry. With a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by the pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, Lonza Informatics is committed to empowering organizations to accelerate process development, and manufacturing. Our flagship platform, MODA®, is a scalable, platform that centralizes data capture, management & analysis, and compliance in regulated environments. With the MODA® Platform, small & large scale manufacturing organizations can effectively achieve operational excellence, productivity gains, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product life cycle. Propel your organization towards success, contact Lonza Informatics today to learn more information.

Lonza Informatics is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the life sciences industry. With a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by the pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, Lonza Informatics is committed to empowering organizations to accelerate process development, and manufacturing. Our flagship platform, MODA®, is a scalable, platform that centralizes data capture, management & analysis, and compliance in regulated environments. With the MODA® Platform, small & large scale manufacturing organizations can effectively achieve operational excellence, productivity gains, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product life cycle. Propel your organization towards success, contact Lonza Informatics today to learn more information.