Maria Soler

Maria Soler currently serves as Head Group Operations and is a member of the Executive Committee at Lonza since August 2022. Previous experience includes six years at Novartis, where roles encompassed Chief Quality Officer and leadership in Global Manufacturing Functions and Packaging within Novartis Technical Operations. Prior to Novartis, Maria held several senior positions at Novartis Pharma AG, focusing on Manufacturing Science, Auditing & Compliance, and External Supply Quality. Early career experience at Eli Lilly and Company spanned various roles in quality leadership and technical services. Maria holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacy with a focus on Genetics and Molecular Biology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, along with additional certifications in quality management and statistics.