Willian Hayama

Willian Hayama is a seasoned quality management professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the Quality Manager for External Manufacturing Operations at Elanco since August 2023, Willian oversees quality operations for contract manufacturers of injectable products, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Prior to this role, Willian worked at Novartis for several years in various capacities focused on quality assurance and compliance, including as a QA & Compliance Consultant and Quality Assurance Specialist, managing quality activities and compliance for multiple Contract Manufacturing Organizations. Earlier experiences include roles at AstraZeneca, MSD, NNE Pharmaplan, and Alcon Laboratories, with a strong focus on validation, equipment qualification, and GxP compliance. Willian holds an MBA in Project Management from FIA Business School and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from USP.