Allan Faurschou, P. Eng., is a seasoned Senior Process & Facilities Engineer with over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology processing systems, automation, construction, and project management. As a licensed Engineer (Manitoba), he brings a holistic approach to design, encompassing multiple disciplines and ensuring compliance with global cGMP requirements. His expertise includes conceptual design, capital project management, process design, aseptic filling, validation master planning, operations management, and process equipment design and specification.
Allan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba (1992) and is a registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba. He actively participates in professional associations such as the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA). Additionally, Allan has completed various training programs, including the ISPE Aseptic Processing Conference, ISPE Process Validation, and ISPE Facility Design Training, enhancing his skills in pharmaceutical engineering and validation.
Throughout his career, Allan has been involved in diverse projects, including lipid nanoparticle formation, fermentation, cell culture, separation, purification process designs, and facility conceptual designs for Bio Safety Level 2/3 and flammable material processing. He has also designed chemical and bio-containment laboratories. In the realm of aseptic filling operations, Allan has conceptualized designs for ready-to-use formats, established media fill programs, conducted environmental deviation investigations, and overseen HVAC upgrades and line qualifications.
With his project management skills, Allan has excelled in project planning, budgeting, execution, and oversight. He has managed multi-site teams, prepared BLAs, conducted equipment audits, and implemented CMMS systems, ensuring operational excellence. Allan has held senior positions at prominent firms, including ChemE Engineering Inc., Prometic Bioproduction Inc., and Affinity Project Solutions Ltd., where he led projects ranging from facility design to process scale-up and technology transfer.
In his previous roles, Allan contributed to constructability reviews, laboratory retrofits, and regulatory meetings with Health Canada and the U.S. FDA, showcasing his commitment to safety and compliance. Allan Faurschou’s dedication to engineering excellence, coupled with his vast experience and comprehensive skill set, makes him a trusted leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. His contributions have significantly impacted the efficiency, safety, and compliance of numerous projects, earning him recognition as a top-tier engineering professional.
Character: Allan Faurschou demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical practices in all his endeavors, earning trust and respect from colleagues and stakeholders alike.
Knowledge: With over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology processing systems, automation, and project management, Allan possesses extensive expertise and a deep understanding of industry best practices.
Strategic: Allan employs a strategic mindset to tackle complex challenges, leveraging his diverse experiences to develop innovative solutions and drive projects forward efficiently and effectively.
Communication: Allan excels in communication, effectively conveying ideas, plans, and project requirements to diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment towards common goals.
