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Eric Adjei-Danquah Jr., M.Ed.

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

A scientist, educator, and project manager with 5+ years of laboratory/clinical and 3+ years of cGMP pharmaceutical experience. Current and prior work experience includes focus on supply chains, change control, project planning, and material logistics in time critical and temperature sensitive products.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Supplier Change Control Manager I

Merck & Co., Inc
07.2022 - Current
  • Manage 35+ high complexity change control records in IPI, Veeva/Supplier Transparency (ST) involving: supply chain updates, legal entity name changes, site qualification and auditing, quality agreements, supplier process changes, etc.
  • Author technical memos to extend shelf-life/expiration dating for raw materials, etc.
  • Control costs: saved>$3M in discard value saved via technical memos
  • Cross-train existing employees to maximize team agility and performance-Standardized Expiry Extension format
  • Perform root cause analyses on failed or problematic changes, leading to improvements in future processes and procedures.
  • Improve change control processes by implementing automated systems and streamlining workflows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of changes, minimizing disruptions to existing operations.

GMP Planning Associate

Spark Therapeutics
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Qualified 200+ Raw Materials through internal GMP quality compliance systems
  • Coordinated the review, and delivery of GMP raw materials and consumables to meet target dates and operational needs and liaised with internal partners and external GMP suppliers to resolve materials/supplier issues
  • Authored material specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and managed CAPAs, Change Controls, Deviations, quality records
  • Lead cross-functional meetings presenting data to 20+ attendees, collaborating with scientists, process engineers, and interdisciplinary personnel to complete raw material review.
  • Enhanced forecasting accuracy with thorough market research and analysis of historical sales data.
  • Optimized supply chain processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing data-driven solutions.

Laboratory and Vascular Access Technician

Biomeme One Health Labs
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Conducted venipuncture, nasopharyngeal sample collection, and other CT procedures.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for equipment maintenance procedures, increasing test result turn around time by 20%.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Emergency Department Technician

Lankenau Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assessed vital signs, performed peripheral intravenous phlebotomy, completed EKGs, assisted with patient flow activities, provided orthopedic splinting, and irrigated/debrided wounds
  • Performed point of care HCG testing and completed quality checks performed daily per hospital policies, reducing nurse load by 15%.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, triage, and intervention in high-stress emergency situations.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care, addressing concerns, and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during procedures such as IV insertion and wound care.
  • Streamlined patient flow through the ER by effectively prioritizing cases based on acuity levels and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Education

Master of Education-Chemistry Concentration -

University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office programs
  • Change Management Software: IPI, Veeva, RSN, MEDS, etc
  • Supplier Change Control
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with vaccine manufacturing operations
  • Strong Technical writing
  • Expansive chemistry knowledge
  • Working cGMP Knowledge
  • Excellent under pressure/deadlines
  • Excellent problem solving

Timeline

Supplier Change Control Manager I

Merck & Co., Inc
07.2022 - Current

GMP Planning Associate

Spark Therapeutics
08.2021 - 07.2022

Laboratory and Vascular Access Technician

Biomeme One Health Labs
11.2020 - 06.2022

Emergency Department Technician

Lankenau Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020

Master of Education-Chemistry Concentration -

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Saint Joseph’s University