Maria Rita Maresca

Maria Rita Maresca is a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical and biochemistry industries with extensive experience in operational excellence and management. Currently serving as the General Manager and Managing Director at EUROAPI since May 2022, Maria Rita previously held significant roles at Sanofi, including Site Head and Managing Director of the Brindisi Site, as well as leading Manufacturing Excellence Transformation initiatives. Prior to Sanofi, Maria Rita was the TAPI MS&T and OPEX Director at Teva Pharmaceuticals, overseeing multiple Italian API sites, and contributed as an Associate Director and Senior OPEX Expert, focusing on lean production methodologies. Earlier career highlights include roles at Patheon, Pfizer Manufacturing Italy, and Janssen-Cilag, emphasizing leadership and operational improvement in sterile manufacturing environments. Maria Rita holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Sapienza Università di Roma and has furthered education through various specialized workshops.