Luciana Gomides Freitas
San Diego,CA, United States
Summary
Environmental Professional and Chemist with years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Consulting and Scientific Research. I have managed projects for product market authorization, provided specialized product safety support for regulatory compliance, worked as scientific program manager, and as quality manager in the food industry. Remarkable commitment to performance and excellency of the work I deliver!
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Quality Manager
Verum Ingredients Inc.
01.2017 - Current
- Performed product quality assessments (food safety, food organic certification, sustainable sourcing and traceability).
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Prepared all product documentation that enabled fast client product approval and sales.
- Performed efficient daily business operations (managed purchase orders, sales, product shipment).
- Sent out and tracked regular digital marketing sales campaigns to promote products, prospect new clients and enhance sales.
- Provided high quality technical support to maximize client satisfaction .
Environmental Risk Assessment Consultant
Aqua Consultoria Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided specialized consulting services in Regulatory Affairs for Agrochemicals.
- Produced Environmental Risk Assessments reports for regulatory compliance in the LATAM region, enabling seamless product market authorizations.
- Used mathematical modelling for assessments of groundwater and surface water quality.
- Provided sound technical and product safety advice for Regulatory Affairs Teams.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Scientific Program Manager
Botucatu Technology Park
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed the program for the installation of new startups in the Techno Park, in partnership with the local government and universities.
- Successfully managed the inauguration of four biotech companies in the Techno Park.
- Conducted the program for communicating scientific research in local schools, in partnership with local universities, through meetings and events.
- Successfully organized monthly meetings for promoting businesses and academia interactions, for new partnerships and innovation.
- Managed the program to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among graduate students from local Universities.
- Met with project stakeholders (entrepreneurs, academia, government, and local community) on regular basis to assess program's progress and make adjustments.
Environmental Risk Assessment Manager
Syngenta International AG
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided specialized product environmental safety consulting to the Regulatory Affairs Team in LATAM region.
- Directed documentation efforts to comply with regulations and standards in LATAM.
- Used mathematical modelling to assess surface and groundwater exposure to agrochemicals to meet regulatory compliance, as part of registration documents for product market authorization in LATAM.
- Prepared of ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessments reports, part of registration documents for product market authorization in LATAM.
- Developed recommendations for agrochemical use based on product safety profiles and mathematical modelling data
- Developed Corporate Stewardship initiatives for the implementation of Best Agricultural Practices aimed at the protection of water resources from agricultural activities in Brazil.
Global Regulatory Technical Manager
Syngenta International AG
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided technical support to Regulatory Affairs teams worldwide (APAC and LATAM) on environmental product safety (ecotoxicology and water protection).
- Gathered technical requirements and maintained communication between internal clients and external stakeholders.
- Provided technical support to regulatory affairs teams worldwide (APAC and LATAM) for addressing inquiries from regulatory authorities regarding ongoing product registration processes.
- Managed product safety databases.
Regulatory Affairs Manager / Product Safety Specialist
Harlan Laboratories Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Prepared dossiers for regulatory submissions of chemical registration in Europe.
- Oversaw of physical-chemical and ecotoxicology test studies for chemicals, following regulatory guidelines (SETAC and OECD).
- Delivered regulatory affairs knowledge of chemical registration in Europe for global clients.
- Provided responses to regulatory agencies for ongoing notifications and registrations processes, regarding product information or issues.
- Provided client support in contracted services for chemical authorization.
- Managed several chemical notification projects and prioritized project-related tasks to efficiently complete projects with budgets and timelines.
- Worked with internal team members to accomplish regulatory goals and achieve successful market authorization for all products.
- Consulted with regulatory representatives to manage filings, applications and reports.
- Directed documentation efforts to comply with domestic and international regulations and standards.
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Science
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ)
Zurich, Switzerland05.2005
Master of Science - Science
Federal University of São Carlos
São Carlos, SP, Brazil09.1998
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of São Paulo
São Carlos, SP, Brazil12.1995
Skills
- Consulting
- Regulatory Affairs
- Quality Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Project Management
- Technical Writing and Grant Writing
- Sales and Digital Marketing
- Chemistry
- Environmental Sciences
- Mathematical Modelling
- Environmental Risk Assessment
- Scientific Research
Personal Profile
Extremely responsible, focused, and deadline oriented, Learning enthusiast and motivated to work in new projects, Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset, Remarkable organizational skills, and ability to work independently, Excellent interpersonal skills that enable uncomplicated, flexible, and successful teamwork, Excellent reading, writing and communication skills, Fluent (native speaker), Fluent, Fluent, Good command
Additional Information
- Fluent in Portuguese (native speaker), English and German. Good command of Spanish.
- Volunteered at the ICLEI South America Secretariat (www.iclei.org), Sorocaba, Brazil as a consultant in urban solid waste management and sustainable procurement (2015)
- Volunteered at Aitiara Waldorf School as a member of the Parent Association (2015 - 2018) and as a Middle School English teacher (2018).
- Valid US working permit.
Timeline
Operations and Quality Manager
Verum Ingredients Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Scientific Program Manager
Botucatu Technology Park
01.2015 - 01.2016
Environmental Risk Assessment Consultant
Aqua Consultoria Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2018
Environmental Risk Assessment Manager
Syngenta International AG
01.2010 - 01.2011
Global Regulatory Technical Manager
Syngenta International AG
01.2008 - 01.2009
Regulatory Affairs Manager / Product Safety Specialist
Harlan Laboratories Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008
Ph.D. - Environmental Science
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ)
Master of Science - Science
Federal University of São Carlos
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of São Paulo
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