João Tiago dos Santos Fernandes

João Tiago dos Santos Fernandes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and biotechnology. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Hovione since June 2019, João manages cross-functional teams for the development and commercial projects of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products, focusing on customer satisfaction and collaboration. Previous roles include Project Manager at INOFARMA, where João facilitated discussions on "Digital and Healthcare" to position Portugal as a European Center of Excellence, and Project Manager at biosurfit, overseeing R&D projects and product improvements. As a Development Engineer, João contributed to in vitro diagnostics product development, and earlier research experiences include a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Instituto Superior Técnico, emphasizing microfluidic technologies for medical research. João's versatile background also encompasses business analysis in healthcare at Arthur D. Little and project coordination in nuclear medicine.