Exela Pharma Sciences LLC

From August 18-19, 2025, Exela Pharma Sciences proudly hosted a DACUM (Developing A Curriculum) workshop focused on defining the key duties, competencies, and skills essential for the Operations Prep Technician role at our Michelle Facility. Under the expert facilitation of master DACUM practitioner Celeste C. Brantolino, MBA, Senior Director of Learning & Development, and with support from Instructional Designer Torie Hicks, our dedicated team of SMEs collaboratively identified the core tasks, workplace behaviors, skills, as well as the tools, equipment, supplies, and materials essential for operational success. This initiative represents a critical step in Exela’s commitment to cultivating a performance-driven workforce through: · Customized, performance-based training programs · Skills assessments that drive continuous improvement · Clear career pathing frameworks to empower employee growth Don Overton, VP of Human Resources and Finance, reflected, “The DACUM process has provided us with a clear, practical framework that will underpin our workforce development strategies.” Tracy Canipe, VP of Operations & Engineering, added, “Fostering a culture of learning and internal mobility is a priority for Exela Pharma Sciences. This initiative underscores Exela’s dedication to fostering a culture of learning, excellence, and internal mobility.” The company has conducted several DACUM research workshops and plans to expand the DACUM methodology across additional roles in the near future as part of its overall talent development strategy. #WorkforceDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #DACUM #PharmaManufacturing #OperationsExcellence #EmployeeGrowth #ExelaPharma Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Vanessa Wagner, Janice Anderson, Beverly Key, Revonda McClure, Celeste C. Brantolino, MBA Back Row: Victoria Hicks, Mark Schiller, Joseph Humphries, Scott Kirby, Kerry Hartley

Senior Director – Technical Transfers 📍 Lenoir, NC | 🏢 On-site | 💼 Full-time Exela Pharma Sciences is growing, and we're looking for a Senior Director of Technical Transfers to lead and manage strategic tech transfer initiatives across our sterile and non-sterile injectable manufacturing platforms. If you're a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of process development, scale-up, and regulatory compliance—and you're passionate about bringing complex products to life—you may be the perfect fit. 🔍 What You'll Do: ✅ Lead cross-functional technical transfer teams ✅ Oversee product scale-up and validation ✅ Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs ✅ Drive continuous improvement in tech transfer methodologies 💡  Why Exela? At Exela, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, innovative pharmaceutical products that make a difference in patient lives. Join a team where science meets purpose—and your expertise drives the future of medicine. #Hiring #PharmaJobs #TechTransfer #SeniorDirector #SterileInjectables #PharmaceuticalLeadership #ExelaPharma #PharmaCareers #LenoirNCJobs #NowHiring #LifeAtExela

Senior Director – Technical Transfers 📍 Lenoir, NC | 🏢 On-site | 💼 Full-time Exela Pharma Sciences is growing, and we're looking for a Senior Director of Technical Transfers to lead and manage strategic tech transfer initiatives across our sterile and non-sterile injectable manufacturing platforms. If you're a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of process development, scale-up, and regulatory compliance—and you're passionate about bringing complex products to life—you may be the perfect fit. 🔍 What You'll Do: ✅ Lead cross-functional technical transfer teams ✅ Oversee product scale-up and validation ✅ Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs ✅ Drive continuous improvement in tech transfer methodologies 💡  Why Exela? At Exela, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, innovative pharmaceutical products that make a difference in patient lives. Join a team where science meets purpose—and your expertise drives the future of medicine. #Hiring #PharmaJobs #TechTransfer #SeniorDirector #SterileInjectables #PharmaceuticalLeadership #ExelaPharma #PharmaCareers #LenoirNCJobs #NowHiring #LifeAtExela

🚨 We're Hiring: Director of Microbiology | Lenoir, NC 🚨 Exela Pharma Sciences is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Microbiology to lead our microbiology and environmental monitoring programs at our sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Lenoir, NC. In this critical leadership role, you’ll oversee microbiological quality systems, ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, cGMP), and support aseptic processing excellence in a fast-paced, science-driven environment. What we’re looking for: 🔹 Strong background in pharmaceutical microbiology 🔹 Leadership experience in sterile/aseptic manufacturing 🔹 Deep knowledge of environmental monitoring, sterility assurance, and regulatory audits 🔹 Passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement Join a growing company with a strong pipeline, innovative culture, and commitment to quality and patient care. 📍 Location: On-site in Lenoir, NC 📩 Interested or know someone who might be? Apply today or reach out directly to learn more! #NowHiring #PharmaceuticalJobs #Microbiology #DirectorRole #QualityLeadership #AsepticProcessing #cGMP #LenoirNC #JoinOurTeam #ExelaPharmaSciences

🌱 Congratulations to Our EHS Team! 🌱   We’re proud to announce that our EHS Team has been honored with the Greenovation Award from Kimberly-Clark Professional and the RightCycle™ Program!   This award recognizes our commitment to sustainability and our efforts in reducing environmental impact by actively participating in the RightCycle Program — an initiative that helps divert used personal protective equipment (PPE) from landfills.   Thank you to everyone involved for leading the way in environmental stewardship. Your dedication helps build a cleaner, greener future! 💚♻️

Exela Pharma Sciences recently completed a DACUM (Developing A Curriculum) workshop to define the essential duties, competencies, and performance expectations of the Operations Supervisor role. This initiative is a cornerstone of Exela’s strategic workforce development efforts, aimed at enhancing leadership capability, driving performance excellence, and supporting career progression within its manufacturing operations. Facilitated by Master DACUM Practitioner Celeste Brantolino, Senior Director of Learning & Development, and documented by Instructional Designer Torie Hicks, the workshop brought together a panel of high-performing Exela Operations Supervisors—Britney Mast, Cori Williams, and Ralph Odreman—who collaborated to define the core duties, critical tasks, decision-making responsibilities, and leadership behaviors essential to success in the role. The result is a practical, performance-based profile that accurately reflects the demands of frontline operational leadership in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. “Supervisors play a vital role in translating strategy into action,” said Tracy Canipe, Vice President of Operations and Engineering at Exela Pharma Sciences. “This DACUM gives us a clear, reliable foundation to develop targeted training, measure leadership readiness, and build meaningful career paths for our operations leaders.” Key outcomes of the Operations Supervisor DACUM include: - A clearly defined set of core duties and competencies for the role - Input to design performance-based leadership training and mentorship programs - Frameworks for skills assessment and talent identification - Support for career development and succession planning across Operations Don Overton, Vice President of Human Resources and Finance also added, “By leveraging the DACUM process, we now have a clearly defined competency model that will support high-impact training, leadership readiness, and a robust internal talent pipeline.” By aligning its leadership development efforts with actual job performance expectations, Exela ensures its supervisors are equipped to lead teams effectively, uphold quality standards, and drive continuous improvement. Building on the success of this workshop, Exela plans to conduct additional DACUM sessions across other leadership and technical roles. Pictured from Left to Right: Celeste C. Brantolino, Ralph Odreman, Britney Mast, Cori Williams, and Victoria Hicks.

🔬 We're Hiring! Join our growing team at Exela Pharma Sciences as a Microbiologist. If you're passionate about pharmaceutical science and ready to make an impact in a cutting-edge environment, we want to hear from you. ✅ Competitive benefits ✅ Growth opportunities ✅ Collaborative work culture 📍 Location: Lenoir, NC 📩 Apply now or share with someone who'd be a great fit! #Microbiologist #PharmaJobs #Hiring #ExelaPharma #CareersInScience

Exela Pharma Sciences recently conducted a DACUM (Developing A Curriculum) workshop to analyze and define the duties and competencies required for the role of Operations Prep Technician. This strategic initiative is part of Exela’s ongoing commitment to building a performance-driven workforce through targeted training, competency assessments, and career development pathways. Facilitated by master DACUM practitioner Celeste C. Brantolino, Senior Director of Learning & Development and recorded by Victoria Hicks, Instructional Designer, the workshop brought together subject matter experts (SMEs) Baylee Russell, Golkar Cha Chue, Jamaris Davenport, Jessica Klostermeyer, and Terri Canter from within the Augusta Prep Operations team at Exela to collaboratively identify the essential tasks and knowledge areas that characterize excellence for the Operations Prep Technician role. Through this structured and collaborative process, the team outlined the core duties, tasks, skills, tools, and workplace behaviors necessary for success in the position. “The DACUM process has provided us with a clear, practical, and role-specific framework that will serve as the foundation for performance-based training programs and workforce development strategies,” said Don Overton, Vice President of Human Resources and Finance at Exela Pharma Sciences. Tracy Canipe, Vice President of Operations & Engineering for Exela also added, “It aligns our expectations with day-to-day realities and ensures that our training initiatives directly support operational excellence and employee growth.” The insights gained from the DACUM will inform the development of: 📘 Customized, performance-based training programs tailored to real on-the-job tasks 📘 Skills assessments to evaluate employee proficiency and support continuous improvement 📘 Career pathing frameworks to help employees progress within the company with clarity and purpose This initiative underscores Exela’s dedication to fostering a culture of learning, excellence, and internal mobility. The company plans to expand the DACUM methodology across additional roles in the near future as part of its talent development strategy. Pictured from left to right: Celeste Brantolino, Baylee Russell, Golkar Cha Chue, Jamaris Davenport, Jessica Klostermeyer, Terri Canter, and Victoria Hicks.

Celeste C. Brantolino Named Top 10 Learning & Development Professional of 2025 by OnCon Icon Awards   Exela Pharma Sciences is proud to announce that Celeste Brantolino, Senior Director of Learning & Development, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Learning & Development Professionals of 2025 by the prestigious OnCon Icon Awards. This award honors exceptional L&D leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and the broader learning and development community. The OnCon Icon Awards are among the most esteemed peer-to-peer professional honors in the world. The rigorous three-phase selection process begins with a high volume of nominations and applications in Phase 1. In Phase 2, the OnConferences team evaluates all entries through detailed reviews and independent research to determine the finalists. Phase 3 opens voting to the public, where peers cast their votes based on firsthand insights, assessing each finalist’s organizational impact, thought leadership, innovation, and leadership excellence.   Celeste’s recognition reflects her strategic leadership, innovation in corporate learning initiatives, and deep commitment to employee development and organizational performance. Since joining Exela Pharma Sciences, Celeste has led transformative efforts to align learning programs with business goals, enhance workforce capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.   The OnCon Icon Awards, presented annually, are determined by peer and community voting and are designed to recognize the top talent in various executive categories across industries. Celeste shared her gratitude for the award, stating, “It’s a true honor to be named among such an inspiring group of professionals. This recognition reflects the incredible collaboration and dedication of the entire L&D team at Exela. Together, we are building a stronger, smarter, and more resilient workforce.”   Exela Pharma Sciences celebrates this recognition as a milestone in its commitment to excellence in learning, leadership, and employee engagement.

Recently, Exela Pharma Sciences hosted a DACUM panel to explore the role of Process Engineer. The session was led by Celeste C. Brantolino, Senior Director of Learning & Development. Celeste has been trained as a certified Level III - Master DACUM Facilitator since 1999 by The Ohio State University's Center on Education and Training for Employment. The panel featured Exela Pharma Sciences Process Engineers: Thomas Siegal, Thomas Dyer, and Haleigh Grose, with Stephanie Triplett, Learning & Development Specialist, assisting in capturing the panelists' insights.   DACUM, which stands for Developing a Curriculum, is a globally recognized method for job and occupation analysis that has been in use for over 40 years. This process is grounded in the belief that high-performing individuals are the most reliable source of knowledge about their roles. The DACUM panel provided invaluable perspectives on the skills and strategies critical to success in the role of Process Engineer at Exela Pharma Sciences. The information gathered from this workshop will be instrumental in identifying skill levels and prioritizing training needs, ultimately ensuring the development of a high-performing process engineering team.   Photo: Celeste C. Brantolino, Stephanie Triplett, Thomas Siegal, Haliegh Grose, and Thomas Dyer.