MARIA AGIUS
Mosta,Malta
Summary
Operations and Quality Management professional with over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Proven success in leading multi-site operations, managing quality systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Experienced in analytical testing, laboratory operations, and leading FDA and GMP certifications. Skilled in team leadership, logistics coordination, and continuous improvement. Currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Chemistry (completion expected 2028).
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations Manager
Honest Care
Naxxar
2024.11 - Current
- Oversee daily operations across 11 pharmacies (~50 staff), managing performance, KPIs, and profitability.
- Handle scheduling, attendance, onboarding/offboarding, HR tasks, and payroll support.
- Coordinate supply chain activities including stock takes and procurement.
- Manage facilities and ensure safety, visual, and operational standards.
- Lead internal communications and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Senior QC Operations Manager
Panaxia Pharmaceuticals (Operations) Malta Ltd
2025.01 - 2025.10
- Expertly manage QC Operations with added corporate liaison responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration of departmental objectives with organizational goals.
- Vigilantly oversee financial expenditure and budget compliance within the QC department, safeguarding fiscal responsibility and cost-effectiveness.
QC Operations Manager
Panaxia Pharmaceuticals (Operations) Malta Ltd
2020.01 - 2024.12
- Managing and leading a team of analysts
- Planning weekly analysis, sampling and release of raw material, intermediate products and finished goods.
- Issuing deviations and change controls and following up any corrective actions
- Reviewing Standard operating procedures according to new and updated requirements
- Review of analytical documentation
- Out of specification investigations and following up on documentation
- Analytical Method transfers Execution and reporting
- Validation of Microbial Limit test methods
- Verification of Pharmacopoeia methods
- Stability management
- Risk assessments
- Lean lab management
- An active role in the 2018 FDA preparations at Siegfried Generics with successful results.
- Leading the Quality Control department in the preparation for the 2021 MMA GMP certification at Panaxia Pharmaceutical operations Malta Ltd with successful results.
Quality Manager
Federated Mills
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Managed Product Quality and Assurance initiatives, ensuring top-tier standards in Laboratory Management.
- Managed Food Safety protocols and the execution of a robust Quality Management System aligned with HACCP principles.
- Advocated for Occupational Health and Safety, fostering a secure and productive work environment.
- Directed Mill Hygiene Management, maintaining exemplary levels of cleanliness and operational efficiency.
Quality Control Team Leader (Raw Materials)
Siegfried
2018.01 - 2018.10
- Managing and leading a team of analysts
- Planning weekly analysis and sampling of new material
- Review of analytical documentation
- Out of specification investigations and following up on documentation
- Lean lab management
- Use of SAP and LIMS
- An active role in the 2018 FDA preparations at Siegfried Generics with successful results.
Quality Control Analyst
Siegfried
2013.01 - 2017.12
- Testing on raw materials, finished goods and stability
- Equipment use and troubleshooting which include: HPLC, GC, UV, Malvern, Polarimeter, Dissolution tester, Refractometer, Titrators.
- Stock take and ordering of chemicals and lab consumables
- Registration of chemicals and reference substances
Education
Extended Diploma - Applied Science
MCAST
Paola 2010.01 - 2013.01
Degree - Chemistry
Open University
Milton Keynes 2024.01 - 2028.01
Skills
- Lean Management
- Team work
- Problem solving
- Patient
- Willing to work hard
Languages
Maltese
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Elementary
French
Beginner
Hobbies and interest
- CrossFit and sports enthusiast
- Proficient in playing the Piano
- Enjoy assembling jigsaw puzzles
Timeline
Senior QC Operations Manager
Panaxia Pharmaceuticals (Operations) Malta Ltd
2025.01 - 2025.10
Operations Manager
Honest Care
2024.11 - Current
Degree - Chemistry
Open University
2024.01 - 2028.01
QC Operations Manager
Panaxia Pharmaceuticals (Operations) Malta Ltd
2020.01 - 2024.12
Quality Manager
Federated Mills
2018.01 - 2019.12
Quality Control Team Leader (Raw Materials)
Siegfried
2018.01 - 2018.10
Quality Control Analyst
Siegfried
2013.01 - 2017.12
Extended Diploma - Applied Science
MCAST
2010.01 - 2013.01