Nancy Watkins
Warwick,R.I.
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Chemistry Manager
SANOFI
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including on-time testing, product release and stability studies.
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., US, EU, USP) and industry best practices. Experience supporting regulatory agency inspections.
- Develop and supervises staff schedules to meet workflow demands.
- Perform data reviews, trending analyses and prepares protocols and reports to support all areas of laboratory operations.
- Responsible for cGMP compliance in all aspects of assigned laboratory operations.
- Provide technical and operational expertise for training and developing staff, assisting in troubleshooting.
- Perform or lead investigations for out of trend or out of specification results.
- Recruit and develop a high performing team with diverse backgrounds and talents.
- Coach direct reports to evaluate and execute continuous improvement, develop their skill sets, and creates an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
- Provide technical leadership to QC lab, serves as Subject Matter Expert in cross-functional / cross departmental work teams, and participates in the site team supporting and managing regulatory inspections and findings.
- Accountable for project completions with positive and effective interactions with project teams and cross-functional groups as they impact the quality operations.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
Senior Analyst
SANOFI
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Determined concentration, purity and protein content of in-process, final products and stability samples
- Operated and maintained a wide range of instrumentation; HPLC, UPLC, GC, HPAEC-PAD and UV spectrophotometers
- Instrumental in the development, writing and review of laboratory methods and standard operating procedures
- Supported laboratory investigations, conducted risk assessments and participated in development of corrective actions
- Experience in characterization, method development, validation, and transfer of non-compendial and compendial analytical methods for biologics using various techniques such as HPLC, CE, icIEF and spectrophometry.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Improved company efficiency with the development of key performance indicators and tracking metrics.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and guidelines.
Education
Biotechnology Manufacturing Certificate
University of Rhode Island
Providence, RIBachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Rhode Island College
Providence, RIAssociates in Applied Science -
Community College of R.I.
Skills
- Strong Analytical Subject Matter Expert
- Team Player
- Independent
- Creative
- Patient
- Generous
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- People-oriented
- Effective Trainer
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Active Listener
- Thoughtful verbal and written communication skills
- Complex Problem-solver
Timeline
QC Chemistry Manager
SANOFI
01.2020 - Current
Senior Analyst
SANOFI
01.2016 - 01.2020
Associates in Applied Science -
Community College of R.I.
Biotechnology Manufacturing Certificate
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Rhode Island College
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