Dr. Nelson Odhiambo

Short Bio

Dr. Nelson Odhiambo is a pharmaceutical professional with over 20 years of experience, including leadership in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, manufacturing operations, and product development. He is known for implementing strategic operational excellence in the pharmaceutical industry.

Profile Details

Nelson has served as General Manager at Medisel Kenya Ltd, Head of Quality Assurance at Dawa Ltd, and Regional Head of Safety, Health & Environment at Beta Healthcare International. His roles involved optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring GMP compliance, and managing large-scale production operations.

He has consistently driven cost-saving initiatives, lean manufacturing strategies, and quality improvements, contributing to significant growth and efficiency in the companies he has served.

Key Achievements

• Spearheaded the design and operationalization of state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Implemented continuous improvement strategies leading to 13.9% reduction in overhead costs.
• Set up a Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) department and managed ISO certifications.
• Established research and development facilities for pharmaceutical innovation in East Africa.