João Pilar is a biochemist and Master’s candidate in Biopharmaceutical Sciences with experience across pharmaceutical Quality Control, Quality Compliance, and Research & Development environments. He has worked in GMP-regulated laboratories performing analytical testing, stability studies, and documentation management in accordance with regulatory standards. His expertise includes HPLC and UPLC analysis of finished pharmaceutical products and stability samples, TLC analysis, and Karl Fischer titration, using platforms such as Agilent and Waters Alliance and Acquity. He has also contributed to SOP and stability protocol preparation, reagent and inventory management, and digital quality systems including LIMS and Veeva. In R&D settings, João has supported the development of oral solid dosage forms, working with tablet compression, powder blending, milling, and capsule filling. He has experience handling potent and non-potent compounds, operating in controlled humidity and temperature environments, and applying techniques such as NIR analysis and tablet characterization testing. João combines a strong scientific foundation with hands-on industry experience and a commitment to quality, precision, and continuous improvement within pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

João Lemos

João Pilar is a biochemist and Master’s candidate in Biopharmaceutical Sciences with experience across pharmaceutical Quality Control, Quality Compliance, and Research & Development environments. He has worked in GMP-regulated laboratories performing analytical testing, stability studies, and documentation management in accordance with regulatory standards. His expertise includes HPLC and UPLC analysis of finished pharmaceutical products and stability samples, TLC analysis, and Karl Fischer titration, using platforms such as Agilent and Waters Alliance and Acquity. He has also contributed to SOP and stability protocol preparation, reagent and inventory management, and digital quality systems including LIMS and Veeva. In R&D settings, João has supported the development of oral solid dosage forms, working with tablet compression, powder blending, milling, and capsule filling. He has experience handling potent and non-potent compounds, operating in controlled humidity and temperature environments, and applying techniques such as NIR analysis and tablet characterization testing. João combines a strong scientific foundation with hands-on industry experience and a commitment to quality, precision, and continuous improvement within pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

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João Pilar is a biochemist and Master’s candidate in Biopharmaceutical Sciences with experience across pharmaceutical Quality Control, Quality Compliance, and Research & Development environments. He has worked in GMP-regulated laboratories performing analytical testing, stability studies, and documentation management in accordance with regulatory standards.

His expertise includes HPLC and UPLC analysis of finished pharmaceutical products and stability samples, TLC analysis, and Karl Fischer titration, using platforms such as Agilent and Waters Alliance and Acquity. He has also contributed to SOP and stability protocol preparation, reagent and inventory management, and digital quality systems including LIMS and Veeva.

In R&D settings, João has supported the development of oral solid dosage forms, working with tablet compression, powder blending, milling, and capsule filling. He has experience handling potent and non-potent compounds, operating in controlled humidity and temperature environments, and applying techniques such as NIR analysis and tablet characterization testing.

João combines a strong scientific foundation with hands-on industry experience and a commitment to quality, precision, and continuous improvement within pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Quality Control Assistant - Internship at Nova Delta - Comércio e Indústria de Cafés, S.A.
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Performed quality control tests on coffee beans as part of internship.
Customer Portfolio Manager at Delta Business
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Managed a portfolio of 1,339 clients in Alentejo and Algarve. Supervised invoicing, collections and account settlements.
Laboratory Technician Associate at Hovione
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Worked in a research and development laboratory environment for oral drug products, performing project work using the Sty L'O ne Nan tablet press and conducting blending and capsule filling; handling potent compounds and regulated humidity/temperature.
Analyst, Quality Control at Hikma Pharmaceuticals
September 1, 2025 - Present
Worked in a quality control laboratory; performed daily HPLC and UPLC analyses on finished pharmaceutical products and stability samples; routine equipment maintenance; worked with Agilent and Waters Alliance and Acquity systems; performed TLC analyses.

Education

Biochemistry degree at Faculty of Science, University of Lisbon
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Master's degree candidate in Biopharmaceutical Sciences at Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon
September 1, 2023 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Professional Services