Peter Louridas
About Peter Louridas
Peter Louridas is the Senior Quality Manager for Commercial & Distribution at BeiGene in Australia and New Zealand, with extensive experience in quality management across various industries.
Senior Quality Manager at BeiGene
Peter Louridas is currently employed at BeiGene as the Senior Quality Manager, Commercial & Distribution for Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, his role involves overseeing quality management systems related to commercial and distribution activities for the company in these regions.
Previous Roles in Quality Management
Peter Louridas has an extensive career in quality management, having held significant positions across various companies. He was Head of Quality at Sonic Clinical Trials for two years, from 2019 to 2021, and Head of Quality at Linfox from 2018 to 2019. His role as Quality Director at Patheon between 2016 and 2018 was preceded by six years as Quality and Compliance Director - Asia Pacific at Merck Manufacturing Division Asia Pacific, from 2010 to 2016.
Experience at MSD
Peter Louridas has notable tenure at MSD with various roles in quality operations including Quality Operations Manager, Automation and Computer Validation Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, and Quality Control Manager over a span stretching from 1992 to 2010. He also served as Quality Operations Manager at MSD China in Hangzhou from 1998 to 2000, indicating a broad international experience.
Educational Background
Peter Louridas has a strong educational foundation with degrees from prominent institutions. He completed his Bachelor of Applied Science (Chemistry) at the University of Technology Sydney from 1980 to 1986. He attained his MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management between 1990 and 1992. Furthermore, he pursued a Diploma in Quality Auditing from TAFE NSW, finalized in 2020, enhancing his expertise in quality auditing.
Expertise in Quality Systems and Compliance
Peter Louridas has developed a comprehensive skill set in quality systems and compliance. He is adept in World Class Manufacturing tools such as Lean, Six Sigma (black belt), and Quality by Design. As a qualified auditor, he has conducted and hosted audits for Global GMP, GLP, NATA, GCP, ISO, and other quality systems compliance requirements. His expertise covers managing and implementing quality systems, change management, risk management, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Industry Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his professional roles, Peter Louridas has served as the TGA 'Authorized Person' on the manufacturing license for multiple companies. This role underscores his authority and responsibility in maintaining regulatory compliance and quality assurance in manufacturing processes within the pharmaceutical industry.