About Zilyc

Proven Expertise. Global Perspective. Real Results.

Zilyc is a consulting firm built for the complex and evolving needs of the life sciences sector. With over 20 years of hands-on experience across biomanufacturing, IVD operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and supply chain optimization, we deliver actionable strategies that help diagnostics, biotech, and medtech companies scale with confidence.

From startups launching new technologies to multinational firms optimizing global operations, Zilyc provides practical, deeply informed solutions that move teams from challenge to clarity.

Our Mission

To accelerate innovation and operational excellence in life sciences by delivering strategic guidance rooted in experience, regulatory knowledge, and process integrity.

What Sets Zilyc Apart

  • 20+ Years of Industry Experience
  • We’ve led cross-functional teams, implemented quality systems, and built global supply chains in highly regulated environments. Our experience isn’t theoretical—it’s lived.
  • IVD and Biotech Specialization
  • Our focus on in vitro diagnostics, biomanufacturing, and regulated medical technologies enables us to communicate effectively and deliver relevant, tailored solutions.
  • End-to-End Expertise
  • From design transfer and risk management to LEAN manufacturing, ERP systems, and supply chain resilience, we cover every layer of your operational infrastructure.
  • Global Reach
  • Zilyc has managed and advised on projects across North America, Europe, and Asia, ensuring you’re prepared to navigate compliance and operations at scale.
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Who We Work With

We partner with:

  • IVD manufacturers
  • Biotech startups
  • Contract manufacturers (CMOs)
  • Medtech product developers
  • Global diagnostic labs
  • Venture-backed R&D firms
  • Pharmaceutical Companies

Whether you’re preparing for FDA approval, scaling production, or improving post-market systems, Zilyc becomes a seamless extension of your operations and quality teams.

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Our Process

Discovery & Assessment

We evaluate your current systems, gaps, and goals through an operational and regulatory lens.

Strategy Development

We co-develop a roadmap aligned with your milestones—whether it’s validation, launch, or scaling.

Implementation & Training

We support your teams hands-on with implementation, documentation, and SOP creation.

Ongoing Partnership

Our support doesn’t stop at project delivery. We offer continuous improvement strategies, audits, and performance tracking.

Leadership Team

Fernando Ivan Zurita

Founder & Principal Consultant, Zilyc

Fernando Ivan Zurita brings over 20 years of leadership in biomanufacturing, process engineering, and supply chain management within the life sciences sector. As the Founder and Principal Consultant of Zilyc, he draws on deep technical expertise and a proven track record of operational excellence to help organizations navigate complex challenges in IVD, biotech, and medtech manufacturing.

We founded Zilyc to offer more than advice—we offer executional strength, cross-functional alignment, and real-world problem-solving from people who’ve lived your challenges. — Fernando Ivan Zurita, Founder & Principal Consultant

Prior to founding Zilyc, Fernando served as Head of IVD Engineering and Cartridge Manufacturing Operations at HP, where he led cross-functional teams and oversaw critical manufacturing initiatives. Before HP, he managed all UK and European operations at Sense Bio/Sherlock Biosciences and spent six years at Myriad Genetics, where he directed Technical Operations, Purchasing Controls, Material Management, Reagent Production, and Quality Control.

His work has consistently intersected with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, with a focus on FDA and ISO-compliant systems supporting IVD product development and commercialization.

Fernando holds a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from San Diego State University. His passion lies in building agile, compliant, and scalable systems that empower scientific discovery and operational growth.

Fernado Ivan Zurita, Founder & Principal Consultant

Karim Zurita

Director of Digital Solutions, Zilyc

Karim Zurita is a senior-level web designer and front-end developer with over 20 years of experience creating sophisticated, user-focused digital experiences. As Director of Digital Solutions at Zilyc, he leads efforts to help life sciences, biotech, and medtech organizations strengthen their digital presence through custom web design, branding, and SEO.

At Zilyc, our digital work is about more than aesthetics—it’s about clarity, credibility, and trust. We craft experiences that connect science with the people it’s meant to serve. — Karim Zurita, Director of Digital Solutions

Karim’s career spans agencies and private clients, where he has designed and launched websites for diverse industries, focusing on healthcare and life sciences. His approach combines design precision, technical expertise, and brand strategy to deliver platforms that are both visually sophisticated and functionally seamless.

Before co-founding Zilyc, Karim worked as a senior designer and front-end developer for multiple creative agencies, managing high-profile projects and leading web production and digital marketing teams.

With a passion for design that elevates science and technology, Karim ensures Zilyc clients receive not only a modern, compliant online presence but also a lasting digital strategy that grows with their business.

Fernado Ivan Zurita, Founder & Principal Consultant

Let’s Move Science Forward, Together

Your mission is to improve health. Ours is to help you do it—faster, better, and with greater confidence.