Nicola di Pede

Nicola Di Pede is a seasoned professional in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, currently serving as the Senior Director of Global Manufacturing Engineering at Biogen since April 2016. In this role, Nicola leads engineering, facilities, and external manufacturing initiatives, oversees process engineering for bulk drug substance manufacturing, and manages the Program Management Office that coordinates operational projects. Previous positions include senior project management roles at UCB Farchim SA, where Nicola was instrumental in executing large-scale biotech manufacturing projects, and at Pfizer, where responsibilities encompassed leading engineering and capital projects for an automated API plant and various process improvement initiatives. Educational credentials include a degree in Engineering from Politecnico di Bari and further studies at SDA Bocconi.