Tomas Petrla

Tomas Petrla is an experienced professional in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as the Head of Investment and Engineering at Zentiva since May 2018. Responsibilities include leading a department comprising four teams, managing organizational compliance with GMP and HSE standards, overseeing investment planning and financial management, and driving efficiency through optimization and digitalization projects. Previous roles at Zentiva included interim LEAN manager and production manager, where Tomas led teams, implemented LEAN methodologies, and managed production processes for oral solid dosage forms. Prior experience includes a tenure at TEVA Czech Industries as production manager for oral solid dosage forms and as a technologist/process engineer, with a focus on production technology and process setup. Early career roles encompassed technical positions in liquid dosage forms at Pliva - Lachema a. s., providing a solid foundation in sterile and cytostatic productions.