Brijesh Patel
About Brijesh Patel
Brijesh Patel serves as the Regional Director at Azzur Group, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in validation and quality engineering, having held various roles in notable companies such as Shire Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi Genzyme.
Work at Azzur Group
Brijesh Patel has served as the Regional Director at Azzur Group since 2020. In this role, he plays a crucial part in developing and expanding the portfolio of Life Sciences customers within the region. His responsibilities include managing revenue and profitability metrics, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring effective service delivery. He collaborates with practice partners to define annual targets and participates in regional sales and marketing activities to promote the practice and the organization.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current position, Brijesh Patel held several roles in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Shire Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Validation Engineer from 2014 to 2017. Before that, he was a Quality Engineer II at Sanofi Genzyme for five months in 2014, and he served as a Validation Specialist at the same company from 2011 to 2014. His experience also includes working as an Associate Director of Validation at Lantheus Medical Imaging from 2017 to 2020 and various roles at Sanofi Genzyme and Alive Pharmaceuticals.
Education and Expertise
Brijesh Patel holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Sardar Patel University, which he completed from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, graduating in 2009. His educational background complements his expertise in managing and delivering professional Validation, Engineering, and Quality services tailored for Life Sciences customers.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his professional capacity, Brijesh Patel reviews technical documentation for project teams and leverages his industry knowledge to enhance consulting services in Validation, Engineering, and Quality. He is responsible for supporting the attraction, hiring, and development of skilled professionals in these areas. Additionally, he oversees project management, KPI reporting, and customer meetings, ensuring that the practice meets its operational goals.