Thais Almeida is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in project management and process engineering within the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as a Project Equipment Engineer at Amgen since July 2022, Thais specializes in the scope, design, commissioning, and operation of inspection and packaging equipment, alongside the coordination of new process equipment introductions and maintenance programs. Previously, at LEO Pharma, Thais held roles as a Process Engineer and Support Engineer, focusing on bulk manufacturing processes, energy management, and the enhancement of production operations through lean six sigma methodologies. Early career experiences include positions at Itupeva Industrial and Sanchez Cano, contributing to process performance analysis and technical packaging execution. Thais holds a Professional Diploma in Project Management from University College Dublin, a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from Technological University Dublin, and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Centro Universitário Padre Anchieta.