Listen "Hazem Eleskandarani: Engineering Excellence in Global Pharmaceutical Quality"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we feature Hazem Eleskandarani, P.E., PMP, a distinguished leader in pharmaceutical engineering and quality assurance: Hazem leads the Global Quality Engineering team at CSL Behring, a global biopharmaceutical company specialising in plasma-derived therapies and he holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah.30+ years of global experience. Hazem has expertise in manufacturing, process engineering, quality engineering, technology management, and project engineering.His career includes significant roles at Fluor Daniel, Jacobs Engineering, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson, where he led global commissioning and qualification initiatives, and is internationally recognised for his contributions to pharmaceutical engineering, including co-authoring the ISPE Baseline Guide 5.Hazem has been a featured speaker at the 2025 ISPE Europe Annual Conference, discussing topics such as risk-based qualification and good engineering practices.In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including risk management, AI, project acceleration and its drawbacks, traits that make a great CQV engineer, common mistakes, cross functional management, as well as tips when it comes to inspectors visiting a new site. This conversation applies broadly to all types of connections in the Life Sciences Industry, and aims to educate and inspire those who want to excel in the manufacturing and engineering space. Follow ARTOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/artotalentSpotify: Leading Beyond The LabInstagram: Instagram (@arto.talent)TikTok: artotalent on TikTokApple Podcasts: Leading Beyond The LabWebsite: HomeYoutube: ARTO RecruitmentHazem Eleskandarani Senior Director, Global Quality EngineeringLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazem-eleskandarani-p-e-pmp-47705842/Thomas McMannDirector - Contracts DivisionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-mcmann-05540a10b/Timestamps:00:00 Career Beginnings12:40 Project Acceleration & Drawbacks20:36 Risk Management & Project Delays31:45 AI & Leadership38:41 Cross Functional Managing #MakingItInManufacturing #ARTOTalent #ManufacturingAndEngineering #ISPE #AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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