Terence Sharp
Lebanon,NH
Summary
Strategic pharmaceutical manufacturing leader with 18 years of experience in GMP operations and team development. Expertise in production leadership, process optimization, and regulatory compliance within FDA-regulated environments. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and delivering high-quality products while upholding safety and compliance standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Novo Nordisk
West Lebanon, NH
03.2024 - Current
- Led fermentation and purification manufacturing operations to consistently achieve production lead-time targets while ensuring adherence to GMP requirements, quality standards, and operational excellence.
- Directed daily manufacturing operations, overseeing staffing, scheduling, performance management, employee development, and employee relations, ensuring consistent application of company policies and leadership expectations.
- Established measurable performance goals and operational priorities aligned with production objectives, business strategy, and site performance metrics.
- Established performance goals and operational priorities aligned with production objectives and business strategy, enhancing site performance metrics.
- Mentored employees through regular coaching, performance feedback, technical training, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs), strengthening workforce capability and succession readiness.
- Supported implementation, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and systems to enhance operational reliability and efficiency.
Production Supervisor
Lonza
Tampa, FL
07.2014 - 06.2023
- Directed daily GMP clinical and commercial manufacturing and packaging operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, quality standards, and production schedules.
- Optimized manufacturing and formulation processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Technical Services teams to execute pre-formulation studies and stability programs, enhancing process improvements.
- Recruited, trained, coached, and mentored production personnel, building high-performing teams focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Managed departmental budgets and resource planning while supporting production forecasting and operational objectives.
- Led cross-functional formulation development projects for oral solid dosage products, including tablets and capsules, from development through manufacturing.
- Partnered with Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Technical Services teams to execute pre-formulation studies, stability programs, and process improvements.
- Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and enhance operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recruited and trained production personnel, coaching and mentoring to build high-performing teams focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Somerset, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Managed pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, overseeing production scheduling, equipment utilization, staffing, and process execution within GMP-regulated environments to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Developed and executed production schedules that optimized capacity, resource utilization, and on-time product delivery.
- Managed equipment reliability and minimized downtime through proactive maintenance planning and process improvements.
- Coordinated lyophilization operations, enhancing equipment efficiency and ensuring product quality and adherence to manufacturing timelines.
- Collaborated closely with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to improve workflow efficiency and production performance.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles that streamlined operations and enhanced manufacturing throughput by identifying and eliminating waste.
- Partnered with Research & Development to successfully transfer lyophilization processes from development into commercial manufacturing.
- Supported internal and regulatory audits by maintaining inspection readiness and ensuring compliance with FDA and GMP requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD12-2026
Skills
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Operational Excellence
- KPI Development & Performance Analysis
- Continuous Improvement (Lean & Six Sigma)
- Process Optimization & Scale-Up
- Team leadership
- CAPA & Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Validation Support (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Lyophilization Operations
- Oral Solid Dosage Manufacturing
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Clinical Operations Management
- Upstream & Downstream Bioprocessing
- Technical Training & Employee Development
- Column Packing and Chromatography
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Clinical Operations Management
- Upstream & Downstream Bioprocessing
- Technical Training & Employee Development
- Column Packing and Chromatography
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Clinical Operations Management
- Upstream & Downstream Bioprocessing
- Technical Training & Employee Development
- Column Packing and Chromatography
Timeline
Shift Manager
Novo Nordisk
03.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Lonza
07.2014 - 06.2023
Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Maryland Global Campus