Olive Roache

Background

About Olive Roache

Highly experienced and results-driven leader in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries, with a proven track record across organisations including Pfizer CentreOne (CDMO), MSD, Amgen, and Pfizer. I bring extensive expertise in BioPharma Operations, spanning Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Tech Transfer, Validation/Qualification, Regulatory Affairs, and External Manufacturing (DS, DP, FDP). My career includes leading start-ups, managing CDMO and CMOs, leading virtual teams in matrix organisations, and delivering operational excellence across global networks. I have successfully led several large-scale global programmes, led significant cost saving continuous improvement initiatives, and delivered cross-functional projects with precision and agility. With over a decade of people management experience, I’ve guided diverse teams through complex operational challenges, fostering collaboration and resilience in a global network. As a highly experienced Virtual Plant Manager with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, I’ve held several strategic leadership roles within global biopharma networks, combining technical depth with programme oversight to deliver sustainable results.