COLLINS OBIERO AGORO
State College,USA
Summary
Experienced GS1 Standards and Traceability Specialist with a strong focus on North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, bringing over 10 years of expertise in implementing and managing GS1 standards across diverse supply chains. Adept at developing and executing traceability systems to enhance product visibility, compliance, and safety in complex and dynamic markets. Proven track record of collaborating with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international organizations to drive adoption and adherence to GS1 standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant | Brand Protection |GS1 Standards and Traceability
US Pharmacopeia
, United States
01.2024 - Current
- Lead deliberations surrounding the development of National Pharmaceuticals Traceability Strategy
- Aligning traceability initiatives with the organization's overall goals and objectives
- Develop technical materials for GS1 sensitization, Adoption and Implementation
- Technical resource among the PQM+ technical RSS staff with respect to GS1 standards advocacy and implementation for medicines
- Contributes to the PQM+ Center of Excellence in developing and disseminating PQM+ approach documents related to GS1 standards
- Lead policy review and development supporting existing legislations, traceability architecture in line with GS1 Standards
Contractor | Brand Protection | GS1 Standards and Traceability
Management Science for Health (MSH)
, United States
12.2023 - Current
- Market assessment and readiness analysis inline with GS1 and Traceability implementation
- Evaluation of supply chain policies and aligning them to GS1 and Traceability implementation
- Identifying opportunities and Gaps inline with GS1 standards implementation in Uganda
- Guiding the discussions around the development of the National Pharmaceutical Traceability Strategy
- Developing and leading the strategic vision for GS1 standards and traceability implementation across the organization
GS1 Standards and Traceability Independent Consultant
Guide point consulting
, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement a digital supply chain strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives
- Identify opportunities for digital transformation within the supply chain to drive efficiency, agility, and innovation
- Establish data governance policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of supply chain data
- Utilize advanced analytics and predictive modeling techniques to derive actionable insights from supply chain data and drive informed decision-making
- Plan, execute, and monitor digital supply chain projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and objectives
Field Project Manager | Brand Protection| Global Roche Anti-Counterfeit Commission
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
, United States
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Led the deployment of serialization and 2D implementation on primary park of commodities
- Led the training of our regional sales team on the GS1 and Traceability policy requirements implementation
- Led the development of company specific master data and map them to the serialization global requirements
- Internal consultant for the DSCSA requirement on sites engineering modifications for compliance purposes
- Led alignment across donor and multilateral agencies USAID, Global Fund
Strategic Program Manager | Ambassador, Global Roche Anti-Counterfeit Commission
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
, Sub Saharan Africa
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Led the discussions around supply chain policy review and adjustments to incorporate GS1 standards in Kenya
- Facilitated sensitization discussions around GS1 standards and Traceability adoption by local manufacturers
- Trained the various regulatory bodies on the recall mechanisms around verification and authentication of commodities
- Trained regional Manufacturers, hospitals, pharmacies on the concept around serialization and traceability
Traceability Technical Advisor | GS1 Standards and Traceability
USAID ghsc-psm
, Sub Saharan Africa
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Led the deployment of digital IT scanners and Barcode readers in various central medical stores in Rwanda, and Malawi
- Led the deployment of Master data dashboard for the Ministry of Health Electronic Medical Record platform in Rwanda and Malawi
- Led the training, policy development and deployment of the new digital supply strategy in Rwanda and Malawi
- Developed and implemented the digital Supply chain Architectural framework for Rwanda and Malawi
Project Manager | Brand Protection | GS1 Standards and Traceability
B. Braun Melsungen AG
, European Union
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Let the implementation of EU-FMD in the European union
- Led the deployment of new production lines and digital technologies in our various production sites across Europe
- Led a cross functional team to support the deployment of product Labels that will comply with the EU-FMD policy
- Oversaw the FAS and SAT of the products that will be installed on our sites in line with GMP
- Oversaw the project implementation of SAP ATTP in our new site to help us fulfill the serialization requirements
Field Project Engineer (PMO)
Baker Hughes Inc
, United Arab Emirates/Africa
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Digital project Management, serialization
Education
Master’s degree - project planning and management
University of Nairobi
KenyaBachelor’s degree - industrial and Textile Engineering
Moi University
KenyaSkills
- Strategic planning
- Leadership oversight
- Policy development
- Standards development
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Collaboration
- Compliance
- Regulatory affairs
- Technology integration
- Systems integration
- Budget management
- Resource management
Professionaldevelopmentandassociations
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 2023-2029
Timeline
Consultant | Brand Protection |GS1 Standards and Traceability
US Pharmacopeia
01.2024 - Current
Contractor | Brand Protection | GS1 Standards and Traceability
Management Science for Health (MSH)
12.2023 - Current
GS1 Standards and Traceability Independent Consultant
Guide point consulting
01.2023 - Current
Field Project Manager | Brand Protection| Global Roche Anti-Counterfeit Commission
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
07.2022 - 08.2023
Strategic Program Manager | Ambassador, Global Roche Anti-Counterfeit Commission
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
10.2020 - 06.2022
Traceability Technical Advisor | GS1 Standards and Traceability
USAID ghsc-psm
03.2019 - 10.2020
Project Manager | Brand Protection | GS1 Standards and Traceability
B. Braun Melsungen AG
11.2016 - 02.2019
Field Project Engineer (PMO)
Baker Hughes Inc
08.2013 - 04.2015
Master’s degree - project planning and management
University of Nairobi
Bachelor’s degree - industrial and Textile Engineering
Moi University
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