Mark Gawel

Mark Gawel
Senior Manager R&D/Program Management
Mark is a seasoned pharmaceutical professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry, bringing a wealth of expertise in project management, operations, and leadership. He joined IDT in October 2024 and has since been instrumental in leading our R&D, MS&T, and Project/Program Management teams, ensuring the successful delivery of projects from R&D through to commercialization.
Mark’s extensive career includes large-scale site management, such as his role as Acting Site Director at Aspen Dandenong, where he oversaw operations for a team of over 450 people. His leadership experience spans Operations Management, R&D, Project Management, Contract Management, Business Improvement, and Strategy. He is also skilled in agreement negotiation, contract management, business proposal development, project scoping, and presentation.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry from RMIT University and is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor at the Faculty of Business and Law, further broadening his expertise.