About Gavan Jassi
Gavan Jassi is a seasoned process and validation engineer with a Masters in Advanced Chemical Engineering and a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering. His career spans a wide range of roles in process design—from feasibility studies to detailed engineering—process optimization, and commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV).
Gavan has led and contributed to numerous high-impact projects across the pharmaceutical sector including master planning and scenario modeling for ThermoFisher globally, integrating robotics into sterile manufacturing at AstraZeneca, and spearheading net-zero initiatives for pharmaceutical production sites. His experience also includes working with cutting edge technologies such as continuous API manufacturing and single use equipment.
He has held key roles in the development of critical infrastructure such as the US and UK COVID-19 response labs and has supported major pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca, Merck, Elanco and Fujifilm Biotechnologies in both technical leadership and engineering capacities. Gavan’s hands-on experience spans top-tier COMAH and GMP manufacturing environments, where he has worked with CQV teams, led CAPEX design projects, and been seconded into client teams to provide strategic and operational support.
Known for his ability to manage stakeholders and deliver high-specification projects on time and within budget, Gavan continues to drive innovation and excellence in the life science sector through his leadership roles with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering.