Akinwole Akinfenwa

Akinwole Akinfenwa is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Director of Strategic Operations for Global Clinical Supply at Merck since November 2006. Akinwole has held various pivotal roles, including Associate Director for Product Source Management and Senior Engineering Specialist, where key responsibilities included leading technical transfers of lyophilized vaccines and managing process validations. Akinwole's expertise encompasses process optimization, regulatory compliance, and technical document authoring, significantly contributing to the licensure and operational growth of live virus vaccine manufacturing. Prior experience includes serving in the US Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class in aviation, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University.