Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Menirva Robil

Spotswood

Summary

Results-driven Quality professional with 15+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, specializing in GMP compliance, supplier quality, inspection readiness, and quality systems. Skilled in leading cross-functional initiatives during regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, PMDA, MHRA) and driving process improvements across audits, CAPAs, and risk management. Recognized for regulatory insight, strong collaboration, and advancing quality through system optimization and continuous improvement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Supplier Compliance

Insmed
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead management of the External Supplier Deviation Program and developing improvement opportunities where supplier deviation metadata is utilized to increase overall supplier compliance and mitigate risk
  • Lead the External Supplier Audits Program (develop and execute the annual audit plan), develop and maintain supplier trending reports.
  • Lead global supplier Pre-Approval Inspections (PAI) readiness by coordinating efforts across Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. Ensured compliance with international regulations (FDA, EMA, PMDA) and provided strategic risk assessments that alerted executive management to potential compliance gaps prior to inspections.
  • Conduct supplier gap assessment and ensure that all supplier-related activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, EMA, PMDA, and other international guidelines
  • Perform Supplier audits and reports, monitor industry trends, and support continuous improvement of supplier quality programs and documentation.

Manager, Quality GMP Compliance

Insmed
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Led the Internal Audit Program, including development of the annual schedule, audit execution, reporting, CAPA tracking, and auditor qualification management.
  • Partnered with QA Leadership to implement and maintain GMP inspection readiness programs at global sites, including SME training, simulations, and inspection document readiness.
  • Supported global health authority inspections, including FDA, EMA, PMDA, MHRA, ANSM, IGJ, and TMG, and contributed to GCP inspection readiness.
  • Led the Quality Intelligence team, monitoring regulatory changes and escalating compliance risks to senior leadership.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to support high-impact investigations and strategic quality system enhancements.


Senior Quality Specialist, Quality Assurance, GMP

Insmed
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Supported the Supplier Quality Program, including audits, agreements, scorecards, and performance metrics.
  • Owned the Internal Audit Program and monthly quality metrics reporting, driving system improvements through Veeva and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provided oversight of testing laboratories, resolving lab investigations and escalating critical issues.


Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance

Insmed
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Reviewed batch records for commercial and clinical materials, including combination products (medical device and drug product), ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
  • Supported investigation of product complaints and ensured timely implementation and documentation of corrective actions.
  • Responsible for QA metrics, Management Review monitoring, and preparation of Annual Product Reports.
  • Developed and implemented testing protocols to ensure product compliance with industry standards.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement Supervisor (QC)

QuVa Pharma
03.2018 - 09.2019

Promoted from QC Supervisor to Compliance & Continuous Improvement Supervisor (QC).

  • Supervised batch record data review and ensured timely product release in alignment with FDA and internal quality standards.
  • Led laboratory investigations, internal audits, and Controlled Substance management.
  • Owned QC KPIs and supported onboarding of new methods, instruments, and change controls.
  • Provided technical leadership, mentored staff, and contributed to cross-functional process improvement initiatives.


Sr. Technical Writer/QC Compliance

G&W LABORATORIES INC
12.2015 - 03.2018
  • Acted as lead investigator for OOT/OOS lab results, deviations, and other non-compliance issues
  • Executed CAPA action & trained staff on Behavior Based Compliance (BBC) to ensure root causes are identified.
  • Developed new laboratory processes to improve quality compliance
  • Led a 65 effort across Quality Control Laboratory and Create Mini Kaizen events to improve efficiency throughout the Quality Control Laboratory
  • Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Certification: Reduce Quality Control Laboratory Expenses by 15% or more

Scientist II / Stability Coordinator

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Performed and reviewed lab investigations as needed.
  • Assisted in Internal/External audits, back room and front room support.
  • Stability Coordinator and Stability Tracker Administrator.
  • QA stability testing, raw material sampling, CofA sign off and in process/finished product disposition
  • Performed analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies
  • Promoted twice from junior roles

QC Chemist

West Ward Pharmaceutical
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Performed analytical testing on finished products, In-process and Cleaning Validation samples
  • HPLC and dissolution testing of Solid dosage

QA Scientist I

Cordis (Johnson And Johnson Company)
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Performed analytical analysis on medical device (Drug -coated Stent), execution of stability study Protocols
  • Performed elution using USP apparatus. Analyzed of elution as well as assay & impurities samples by HPLC

Education

B.S. in Science - Chemistry, minor in Physics

New Jersey City University

Skills

    GMP Compliance

    Inspection Readiness & Remediation

    Supplier Quality Management

    Internal & Supplier Audits

    Change Control Quality Systems & QMS Improvements

    Deviation & CAPA Management

    Risk Assessment & Mitigation

    Regulatory Intelligence

    SOP/Policy Development

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Project Management

    Data Analysis & KPIs

    Stability Programs

    Troubleshooting & Root Cause Investigation

Accomplishments

  • Reduced QC lab expenses by over 15% through process improvements.
  • Increased product complaint handling efficiency by 25%.
  • Created and implemented new OOS/OOT, Supplier Notification, and Supplier Scorecard processes in Veeva.
  • Built an in-house Inspection Request Information System to track and manage inspection-related requests.

Certification

· Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) (American Society of Quality)

· Six Sigma Black Belt

Timeline

Manager, Supplier Compliance

Insmed
09.2024 - Current

Manager, Quality GMP Compliance

Insmed
07.2022 - 09.2024

Senior Quality Specialist, Quality Assurance, GMP

Insmed
11.2020 - 06.2022

Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance

Insmed
09.2019 - 11.2020

Compliance and Continuous Improvement Supervisor (QC)

QuVa Pharma
03.2018 - 09.2019

Sr. Technical Writer/QC Compliance

G&W LABORATORIES INC
12.2015 - 03.2018

Scientist II / Stability Coordinator

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
01.2011 - 01.2015

QC Chemist

West Ward Pharmaceutical
01.2009 - 01.2011

QA Scientist I

Cordis (Johnson And Johnson Company)
01.2008 - 01.2009

B.S. in Science - Chemistry, minor in Physics

New Jersey City University