Armando Cortes
Executive Vice President, Quality and Operations
Armando Cortes is a seasoned pharmaceutical operations and biotechnology executive with over 30 years of industry experience spanning quality, manufacturing, and global operations. As Executive Vice President of Quality and Operations at MedPharm, he brings a proven track record in leading high-performing teams and driving excellence across small volume parenteral, API, and solid oral dosage form manufacturing environments.
Armando began his career in research and development at DuPont Pharmaceuticals before relocating to the Netherlands to lead a biotech start-up. He has since held a series of senior leadership roles with increasing responsibility in both domestic and international settings, managing traditional and multicultural workforces across single and multi-plant facilities. His deep expertise includes FDA compliance, quality system optimization, and operational turnarounds in regulated manufacturing environments.
Prior to joining MedPharm, Armando held global leadership positions at Teva Pharmaceuticals—where he served as Head of Quality Operations for Canada and Latin America and Acting Vice President of Operations for the Salt Lake City site—as well as senior roles at AAI, Orexigen, Nabriva Therapeutics, and Prelude Therapeutics.
Throughout his career, Armando has demonstrated a commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational growth, making him a key contributor to MedPharm’s continued expansion and manufacturing capabilities.
