MSD Switzerland
Emilia Costas Fernandez has a diverse range of work experience. Emilia is currently working as an Associated Director of Engineering at MSD Switzerland. Prior to this, they worked at Lonza for several years in various roles. Emilia started as a Junior Project Manager and then became an Interim Manager of the MSAT Downstream team. Emilia also served as a Manager of MSAT Process Expert and Downstream Process Scientist, where they were responsible for coordinating technological transfers and scaling up purification processes. Before joining Lonza, Emilia worked as a Manufacturing Manager in the Automotive Industry at AMG, where they implemented LEAN systems and led a team of 15 people. In their early career, they worked as a Junior Project Manager at Grupo Precisgal, where they participated in the implementation of a project management philosophy.
Emilia Costas Fernandez's education history shows a diverse range of studies. From 2001 to 2005, they attended Escuela de Ingeniería Industrial (Universidade de Vigo) and obtained a degree in Industrial Chemical Engineering, specializing in Installation and Control of Processes. In 2005, they also studied Design Processes and CAD/CAM Mechanical Manufacturing at Universidade de Vigo.
In 2006, Emilia enrolled in C.E.A.G.A., where they pursued a program in Project and Key Client Management in the Automotive Sector. Furthermore, in 2009, they completed an Advanced Technical Course on Work Hazard Prevention at Método Consultores. In 2010, Emilia obtained a degree in Leadership Abilities from Método Consultores.
More recently, in 2017, Emilia undertook additional professional development through various courses. Emilia completed Process Validation, Qualification and Characterization training at Pharmaceutical Training International and attended a course on FDA RCA's Failure Investigation and CAPA system at FDA Regulatory Compliance Advisors, Inc.
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To be the best health care company – that is our ambition. For more than a century, MSD has been inventing for life, developing innovative treatments and healthcare solutions that are transforming lives. Every day, our associates strive to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and animal health products. In Switzerland, about 1'000 employees actively contribute to our shared ambition in local or international roles. We’re driven by the commitment to improve life, achieve scientific excellence, operate with the highest standards of integrity, expand access to our products and employ a diverse workforce that values collaboration. Thus, we're always on the lookout for young talent and accomplished individuals from different backgrounds – whether in Medical, Clinical Research, Marketing, IT, R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering or other disciplines – with unique skills and life experiences who can think in fresh ways about today's and tomorrow’s most complex health challenges. Today, MSD is one of the world's leading global biopharmaceutical companies with approximately 69’000 employees globally, with its corporate headquarters in the USA. We are called MSD everywhere, except in the United States and Canada, where we are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA. We operate in more than 140 countries to deliver innovative health solutions. You can learn more about career opportunities at MSD from entry level to experienced profiles and current job openings at www.msd.ch/en/career/index.xhtml. Discover MSD Switzerland and become a part of our team!