Wilfredo Mateo

Wilfredo Mateo has a strong background in manufacturing, science, and technology, with extensive experience in various pharmaceutical companies. Wilfredo began their career at Hewlett-Packard as a Manufacturing Development Engineer, where they played a key role in start-up activities and served as a team leader for a manufacturing work cell.

Wilfredo then moved on to Sterling/Nycomed Pharmaceuticals as an Engineering/Validation Specialist, where they were responsible for generating validation protocols and coordinating their execution for a Chemical Plant II Expansion project.

In 1995, Mateo joined Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Shift Supervisor/Engineer, overseeing production operations and ensuring compliance with regulations. Wilfredo later advanced to the role of Senior Process Engineer, where they provided technical support to bulk chemical processes and completed technology transfers and process improvements.

Mateo joined Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc in 2002 and held multiple roles, including Technical Services Manager, Technology Associate Director, and Technology Product Leader Director. In these positions, they were responsible for leading cross-functional teams, developing and implementing product technology strategies, and providing technical support to pharmaceutical operations.

In 2009, Mateo joined Pfizer as a Technology Platform Leader Director and later became a Process Development Leader. In these roles, they led reformulation and process development activities, directed clinical manufacture activities, and provided project management guidance to their team.

Mateo then worked at Sandoz as the Director of Manufacturing, Science, and Technology, where they were responsible for implementing technical improvement strategies and ensuring compliance, quality, and cost efficiency across the site product range.

Prior to their current position at XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB as a Senior Director of Manufacturing, Sciences and Analytical Technology (MSAT), Mateo worked at Emergent BioSolutions as a Manufacturing, Science, and Technology Director. In this role, they managed a range of projects and individuals, utilizing their technical background in various scientific disciplines to support technology transfer activities and post-commercialization improvements.

Overall, Mateo's work experience demonstrates their expertise in manufacturing, science, and technology, as well as their strong project management and leadership skills.

Wilfredo Mateo obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Chemical Engineering from RUM - Mayaguez and University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez between 1981 and 1986. Wilfredo also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering during the same period at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez.