Marlen Murillo Rojas
CAPEX Project Manager
Utrecht,The Netherlands
Summary
Energetic professional | Enthusiastic problem solver | Skillful communicator | Passionate about CAPEX
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
Booxmer, The Netherlands
08.2020 - Current
- Hands on management of Large CAPEX Projects (> €200MM) involving all phases from front end loading, execution and commissioning to project close-out.
- Led coordination efforts involving equipment/facility design, construction, commissioning, and qualification (C&Q), ensuring seamless integration with vendors, operations personnel, safety experts, and quality representatives.
- Managed project schedules and costs in tandem with multiple stakeholders, proactively reporting progress, identifying potential risks and managing scope changes.
- Orchestrated the involvement and contributions of key stakeholders including sponsors, global corporate team, main suppliers and engineering partner (EPCM) across multiple locations.
- Main Projects: Merck Covid Vaccine Development ( > €600MM), Keytruda Biotech Upstream/Downstream Facility Expansion ( > €200MM), Sterile Filling and Freeze-dry ( > €200MM).
Project Engineer
Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD)
Oss, The Netherlands
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Part of the Global Engineering Solutions team designated to manage and execute Small and Medium Capital investments within MSD (€5-50MM).
- Main projects: Ground Water Treatment System, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Labs installations, Bioreactor replacement.
Innovation Consultant - Founder
MMR Consulting
Totowa, New Jersey
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Implementation of innometric methodologies to detect and characterize Technological Innovation Systems.
Technology Transfer Project Engineer
Medtronic
Alajuela, Costa Rica
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Part of the Engineering Team designated to execute the technology transfer and process validation across 7 manufacturing lines for medical devices encompassing over 200 product codes, originally produced in NY and SC, USA.
- Execution of trials and validations for new manufacturing equipment and product lines, ensuring stringent quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Managed knowledge transfer between operations and R&D.
- Active team member during problem-solving analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Operations Engineer
PROAMSA
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Directed comprehensive evaluations, refurbishments, and consultancies for large-scale water treatment plants, with capacities reaching up to 7000m3.
- Conducted in-depth characterization studies of anaerobic reactors and entire systems for industrial water treatment.
Research Assistant
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Cartago, Costa Rica
08.2009 - 11.2012
- Active member of the Biodiversity Research Team dedicated to pioneering novel cryopreservation techniques to preserve endangered tropical tree species.
- Developed multiple techniques to safeguard diverse germplasm collections ensuring preservation of endemic genetic resources.
Education
Master of Science -
Utrecht University
Utrecht, The Netherlands 09.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
Cartago, Costa Rica 02.2008 - 02.2012
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/24/87
- Nationalities: Dutch & Costa Rican
Hobbies
Experienced hiker | Yoga practitioner | Buddhist & Vedanta philosophy | Nature explorer | Furniture design
Recent Volunteering
Water Commission - Municipality of Cóbano, Costa Rica - 2024:
Designed and managed the installation of a water pipeline to provide a community with potable water.
References
Reference upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
08.2020 - Current
Project Engineer
Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD)
01.2018 - 08.2020
Innovation Consultant - Founder
MMR Consulting
11.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Science -
Utrecht University
09.2015 - 08.2017
Technology Transfer Project Engineer
Medtronic
10.2013 - 09.2015
Operations Engineer
PROAMSA
01.2012 - 04.2013
Research Assistant
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
08.2009 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
02.2008 - 02.2012
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