Azzur Group appoints Project Management expert to lead Raleigh-based consulting operation

Azzur Group, a leading provider of advisory and consulting services to the life sciences industry, announces the appointment of Rob Chapman as Director of Azzur Raleigh.

Mr. Chapman brings over 30 years of experience in engineering and project management within the highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. His expertise spans lean project management, process improvement, change and risk management, and project visualization.

In his new role, Mr. Chapman will spearhead the continued advancement of Azzur Raleigh’s GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) service offerings. He will ensure the delivery of best-in-class consulting services, empowering manufacturers to implement risk-averse, fit-for-purpose, and phase-appropriate GxP solutions.

“I am excited to embark on the next step of my career with Azzur Group,” said Rob. “I look forward to working alongside local and national leadership to provide innovative solutions to our clients and enable them to deliver life-changing therapeutics to the patients who need them the most.”

Prior to joining Azzur Group, Mr. Chapman served as Director, Global Project Management Office, at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies. He led a team overseeing business projects across the company’s seven global sites. Mr. Chapman is also a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers veteran, having served as a captain.

Mr. Chapman holds a Master of Business Administration from North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a certified Six Sigma Black Belt from the American Society for Quality.

Established in 2014, Azzur Raleigh serves as a key component of Azzur Group’s comprehensive service offerings in the Southeastern United States. These offerings include purpose-built GMP manufacturing capacity, ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) analytical services, microbiology lab testing, and GxP training.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to welcome Rob to the Azzur Consulting team,” said Allison Kerska, President, Azzur Consulting and Azzur Training Center. “Rob’s demonstrable project management expertise coupled with his decades of industry experience give him a unique perspective to enhance both the services we offer and our customer satisfaction.”