Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Andrew Sabuneti is a seasoned quality and compliance executive with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods industries. As the Chief Quality Officer at Formulated Solutions, he is responsible for driving the company's quality strategy, overseeing global quality assurance and compliance programs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe products. Sabuneti is a recognized expert in quality systems, regulatory affairs, and continuous improvement, with a proven track record of implementing effective quality management practices.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Quality Officer at Formulated Solutions, Sabuneti is responsible for leading the company's global quality and compliance initiatives. He oversees the development and implementation of quality systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Sabuneti has been instrumental in driving the implementation of advanced quality control measures, such as statistical process control and risk-based monitoring, which have resulted in improved product quality and efficiency.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Sabuneti held several senior-level positions in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. He served as the Vice President, Global Head Quality and Compliance, Cell and Gene Therapy at Santen Pharmaceutical, where he was responsible for establishing and managing the company's quality and compliance programs for its cell and gene therapy products. Before that, he was the Vice President of Global Quality and Compliance at Apotex Inc., where he led the implementation of a global quality management system that significantly improved the company's product quality and regulatory compliance.
Sabuneti's earlier career includes roles as the Chief Technical Officer at Alium Medical, Head of Validation at Norbrook Laboratories, and various quality and compliance leadership positions at multinational companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, and Pernod Ricard.
Academic Background
Sabuneti holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wales, a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Università di Pavia, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Montana.
Areas of Expertise
- Quality management systems and quality assurance
- Regulatory affairs and compliance
- Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
- Risk management and statistical process control
- Cell and gene therapy quality and compliance
- Global quality strategy and implementation
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Sabuneti has made significant contributions to the pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods industries. He has led the successful implementation of quality management systems that have resulted in improved product quality, enhanced regulatory compliance, and increased operational efficiency. Sabuneti's expertise in quality control and continuous improvement has enabled the organizations he has worked with to achieve tangible business results, such as reduced manufacturing costs, increased customer satisfaction, and reduced product recalls.
Conclusion
Andrew Sabuneti is a highly accomplished quality and compliance executive with a proven track record of driving excellence in regulated industries. With his extensive experience, technical expertise, and strategic vision, he is well-positioned to continue making a significant impact as the Chief Quality Officer at Formulated Solutions, leading the company's quality initiatives and contributing to its long-term success.
