Giuseppe Leonardi
UCB PHARMA S.P.A.
Global Quality Lead for GMP Auditing and Compliance
Giuseppe holds a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Pisa University (Italy). His career spans over 25 years, during which he has gained extensive experience in various roles related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and auditing.
1. Eli Lilly S.p.A. (1992–1997):
o IPC Head in the Quality Assurance Department and later Packaging Development Head.
2. Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. (1997–2013):
o Production GMP Supervisor, responsible for validation, documentation, and training.
o Auditing Unit Head, ensuring compliance with GMP standards for API suppliers, excipients and packaging materials suppliers.
3. GMP Compliance Senior Manager/Qualified Person (2013–2014):
o Conducted audits for API and vendors for Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
4. Consultancy Experience (2014–2016):
o GMP Compliance Specialist and ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor at Quality Systems Srl.
5. Kedrion S.p.A. (2016–2020):
o Global Quality Compliance & Quality Systems Manager, auditing biological products and plasma centers.
6. UCB Pharma S.p.A. (Since 2020):
o Global Quality Lead for GMP Auditing and Compliance.
o Audits across biologics, non-biological pharmaceutical products, APIs, excipients, and medical devices.
Giuseppe’s wealth of experience and expertise in auditing activities makes him a valuable asset in ensuring quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
1. Eli Lilly S.p.A. (1992–1997):
o IPC Head in the Quality Assurance Department and later Packaging Development Head.
2. Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. (1997–2013):
o Production GMP Supervisor, responsible for validation, documentation, and training.
o Auditing Unit Head, ensuring compliance with GMP standards for API suppliers, excipients and packaging materials suppliers.
3. GMP Compliance Senior Manager/Qualified Person (2013–2014):
o Conducted audits for API and vendors for Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
4. Consultancy Experience (2014–2016):
o GMP Compliance Specialist and ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor at Quality Systems Srl.
5. Kedrion S.p.A. (2016–2020):
o Global Quality Compliance & Quality Systems Manager, auditing biological products and plasma centers.
6. UCB Pharma S.p.A. (Since 2020):
o Global Quality Lead for GMP Auditing and Compliance.
o Audits across biologics, non-biological pharmaceutical products, APIs, excipients, and medical devices.
Giuseppe’s wealth of experience and expertise in auditing activities makes him a valuable asset in ensuring quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.