PDA Industry and Honor Award Winners
Class of 2024
Honorary Membership*
PDA's most prestigious award, conferring lifetime membership benefits to the recipient. The award is given in recognition of very long service, of a very significant nature, to PDA.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
Frederick Carleton Award*
This award is designated for a past Board member whose services on the Board are determined by his/her peers as worthy of high recognition. It is presented as a tribute to lifetime contributor Fred Carleton.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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Gordon Personeus Award*
This Award is intended to honor a PDA member for his or her long-term activities and/or volunteer contributions that are of noteworthy or special importance and have positively impacted PDA in several areas over time. It is presented in memory of the late Gordon Personeus, past PDA President and long-time volunteer.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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Michael Korczynski Award*
This Award is presented to recognize contributions to PDA’s international activities. It is named for Michael S. Korczynski in recognition of the contributions he made toward the development of PDA’s international activities.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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James P. Agalloco Award
This award is presented annually to the PDA TRI faculty member who exemplifies outstanding performance in education. The selection is based on student and faculty evaluations. It is named for James P. Agalloco in honor of his work in developing the PDA education program.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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Martin VanTrieste Pharmaceutical Science Award*
This award recognizes a volunteer’s outstanding contributions that have advanced the pharmaceutical sciences. It is presented in honor of past Board Member and long-time contributor Martin VanTrieste.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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Edward Smith PDA Packaging Science Award*
This award was created to recognize outstanding contributions to Pharmaceutical Packaging Science. It is presented in honor of Edward Smith and his long-term contributions to pharmaceutical packaging science.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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Distinguished Service Award*
Four to six awards are typically given in recognition of volunteers' special acts, contributions, or service over the last year that have contributed to the success and strength of PDA. Examples of the types of activities that are recognized include service as members and leaders of PDA Program Planning committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups, and Chapters.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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Frederick Simon Award
This award is presented annually for the best paper published in the PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (JPST). It is named in honor of the late Frederick D. Simon, a previous PDA Director of Scientific Affairs.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
Your rating for this document has already been submitted
PDA Letter Article of the Year Award
This reward recognizes an article written by a PDA member during the preceding year that proved popular with PDA’s audience. In addition, the Managing Editor and the Editorial Committee agrees that the article represents quality work deserving of special recognition.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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PDA Asia Pacific Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA in the Asia Pacific region.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
Your rating for this document has already been submitted
PDA Europe Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA in Europe.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
Your rating for this document has already been submitted
PDA Chapter of the Year Award
This award recognizes the outstanding PDA chapter of the year.
Outstanding Early Career Professional Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA by an Early Career Professional
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
Your rating for this document has already been submitted
Service Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of activities performed on behalf of PDA and is awarded at the end of service of specific volunteer leadership positions, including:
- The Board of Directors
- Advisory Board Chairs (intended to be given after stepping down as immediate past chair but can be given earlier when service is cut short)
- Interest Group Leaders
- Chapter Presidents
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
Your rating for this document has already been submitted
PDA President’s Award
This Award recognizes a PDA staff member, typically excluding Senior Staff members, whose exemplary performance has contributed to PDA’s success during the previous year.
Simone Biel
I constantly move from one task to another in my daily work, striving to provide the best regulatory advice and shape good manufacturing practices in aseptic processing inside and outside my company. Uncertainty often arises regarding the right approach and the right balance between risk and benefit. Receiving this award allows me to pause and reflect on my professional and personal development, confirming that I am on the right path and supported by great people!
“Receiving an industry award brings me even closer to PDA and its members, strengthening my collaboration with peers and facilitating exchanges with industry leaders. This collaboration helps me solve problems more effectively and broadens my perspective, fostering outside-the-box thinking. Engaging with diverse opinions encourages me to rethink decisions and approach challenges from new angles.
Receiving an award elevates your presence within the industry, not just for yourself but also for the goals you are pursuing. It expands your network and fosters collaboration within the industry association, enabling all of us to collectively advance toward our shared objective: serving patients with life-saving medicines.
I am committed to driving Merck KGaA's mission of improving patient quality of life and contributing to a sustainable future through innovation in science and technology while ensuring regulatory compliance. This aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference: “Excellence in Aseptic Manufacturing: Bridging Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability.” Over the next months as Co-Chair of the conference, I will work diligently to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and suppliers, ensuring we are aligned on best practices and speaking a common language. I am inspired by people and diversity – working together and not against to each other.
Simone provides regulatory guidance to various stakeholders and has assisted numerous drug manufacturers in successfully implementing Single-Use Technology. Her primary goal is to ensure product performance aligns with quality and regulatory standards.
She is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Frankfurt.
- PDA Europe Appreciation Award
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