Lis Nimani

Lis Nimani is an experienced director and operations manager in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, currently serving as Director of Manufacturing at Elemental Enzymes since July 2022. Previously, Lis held the position of Operations Manager at AbbVie, overseeing large-scale fermentation and API production operations in compliance with FDA regulations. A tenure at Novozymes included roles such as Head of Operations, Global Process Engineering Manager, and Project Process Engineer II, focusing on manufacturing biological organisms, strategic planning, and process optimization. Earlier experience includes process engineering at American Process Inc., research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and internships that emphasized process efficiency and quality management in food and beverage production. Lis holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Biological Systems Engineering, a Master’s degree in Biological/Biosystems Engineering, and an MBA with specializations in Finance and Supply Operations Management from Marquette University.