Juan David Manzur
About Juan David Manzur
Juan David Manzur is the Director of Product Development at PharmaCielo, where he focuses on sustainability and quality in product development. He has extensive experience in the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries, having held various roles at Philip Morris International and Ecopetrol.
Current Role at PharmaCielo
Juan David Manzur serves as the Director of Product Development at PharmaCielo since 2020. In this role, he focuses on ensuring long-term sustainability and quality consistency in product development. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of products that meet regulatory standards and align with the company's strategic objectives. His expertise in optimizing industrial processes is particularly relevant in the context of medicinal cannabis APIs.
Previous Experience at Philip Morris International
Juan David Manzur held multiple positions at Philip Morris International over a span of several years. He worked as an Andean Cluster Leaf Blender from 2007 to 2009 in Colombia, then transitioned to a Senior Taste Designer for Reduced Risk Products from 2018 to 2020 in Switzerland. Between these roles, he served as a Senior Blender for Reduced Risk Products from 2013 to 2018 and as a Product Management Supervisor from 2009 to 2011 in Medellín, Colombia. He also held the position of Manager of Product Development Planning from 2011 to 2013 in Mexico.
Internship Experience at Ecopetrol
Juan David Manzur completed an internship in Production Planning at Ecopetrol in 2004, where he gained practical experience in the oil and gas sector. This internship lasted for 11 months and provided him with foundational knowledge in production processes.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Juan David Manzur studied at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from 2000 to 2006. His education equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in product development and industrial processes, particularly in the context of medicinal cannabis.
Skills and Expertise in Product Development
Juan David Manzur possesses expertise in optimizing industrial processes to meet strict regulatory requirements, particularly in the field of medicinal cannabis APIs. He has a strong orientation towards achieving strategic objectives and effective team leadership. His skills include operational complexity reduction and the application of continuous improvement tools, which are essential for managing resources and implementing managerial processes.