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CPACT welcomes new Associate member

26-10-2026

Nora Pataut has recently joined CPACT as an Associate member.

Nora Pataut is a dynamic and results-oriented professional specializing in Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) pharmaceutical process development (small molecules), advanced manufacturing technologies, and digital innovation. With a Master’s degree in Chemistry and Process Engineering from the School of Chemistry, Physics and Electronics (CPE) in Lyon (France), and additional academic experience at the University of Toronto, Nora has built a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical industry for 20 years with GSK. She is now co-Founder/CEO of Free Radicals based in Singapore, empowering the life science sector to deliver autonomous operations.

In Singapore, Nora led innovative projects that introduce cutting-edge capabilities to pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing in CMC. She is recognized for building and managing high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and driving digital transformation initiatives. Notably, she played a pivotal role in the digital transformation of GSK’s New Product Introduction manufacturing site in Singapore, partnering with industry and government bodies to implement advanced analytics and data science programs.

Nora’s earlier roles at GSK included Particle Scientist and Process Engineer positions, where she led the deployment of advanced analytics platforms, process analytical technologies (PAT), and process optimization projects.

Her technical expertise spans digital and analytics for manufacturing, process intensification, and digital Tech Transfer capabilities. She has also contributed to global technology deployments and regulatory submissions, demonstrating strong leadership and technical credibility.

Beyond her technical achievements, Nora is known for her effective communication, strategic influencing, and ability to work across complex international organizations. She is fluent in French and English. Her commitment to professional development is reflected in her training in Agile project management, Lean Six Sigma, Agentic AI Leadership and mentoring.

Driven by a passion for innovation and collaboration, Nora Pataut continues to make significant impacts in pharmaceutical CMC and digital transformation, building strong networks and delivering value across the industry, and will continue to do so as an Associate Member of CPACT.

We look forward to working with her.