Celeste Brantolino

Company: Exela Pharma Sciences

Job title: Senior Director

Bio:

Celeste C. Brantolino is the Senior Director of Learning & Development at Exela Pharma Sciences, where she leads strategic initiatives to strengthen talent development, organizational capability, and performance culture across the enterprise. With nearly two decades of experience guiding learning and development programs in FDA-regulated environments, Celeste is a recognized leader in building impactful learning ecosystems that align workforce development with business objectives.

Throughout her career, she has championed the integration of learning technologies, leadership development programs, and cross-functional training strategies to foster innovation, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Her approach combines a strong foundation in instructional design with deep expertise in operational excellence, making her a sought-after voice on topics such as learning strategy, change management, and the evolving role of L&D in regulated industries.

Celeste brings both vision and practicality to her work—mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and collaboration. At Exela, she plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s future by ensuring employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a competitive and rapidly evolving industry.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University. An engaging speaker and thought leader, Celeste regularly shares insights on workforce transformation, leadership development, and the measurable impact of strategic learning.

Seminars:

Panel Discussion: How Can Life Sciences Organizations Rethink Talent Development to Retain, Reskill, & Reengage Teams Amid Industry Volatility & Resource Constraints 9:10 am

In the face of biotech layoffs, restructuring, and shifting priorities, how can talent development leaders design meaningful learning experiences that reinforce employee engagement and long-term retention? What innovative approaches are helping life sciences organizations cross-train and expand employee scope when traditional career progression is paused and teams are being asked to do more with less?…Read more

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