Omotayo Odiwo

• Led teams of up to 25 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
• Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
• Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
• Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
• Ensures equipment, facilities and maintained in clean, good operating condition.
• Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
• Improved overall team efficiency by streamlining project management processes and implementing new collaboration tools.
• Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.
• Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
• Enhanced employee performance through targeted training programs and regular feedback sessions, resulting in higher productivity levels.
• Promotes a customer focused right first time manufacturing environment.
• Reviews and approves SOP, qualification and validation documentation and technical reports.
• Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing service or quality standards.
• Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed. GMP, FDA,USP, EP, JP, GLP, ICH and OSHA.
• Managed data transfers and proactively resolved issues at manufacturing sites through effective troubleshooting.
• Establish and ensure that all laboratory activities and records(e.g, SOPs, Calibration and instrument logs,OOS investigations) are properly documented and checked.
• Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced company reputation while positively impacting local communities.
• Review Master Batch Record when changes occur and new product are developed.
• Contribute to drug submissions for the FDA.
• Provide overall technical leadership to the manufacturing team while at the same time promoting operational excellence.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
• Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
• Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
• Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
• Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

• Manage and oversee the Quality Control laboratories to include Production, Raw materials, Stability and Microbiology.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
• Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
• Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
• Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
• Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
• Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
• Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
• Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
• Implemented employee recognition programs that boosted morale and increased retention rates within the team.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system(LIMS)
• Orchestrated investigation on Laboratory OOS and OOT test result to ensure thorough root cause analysis and documentation.
• Accurately assessed and approve technical protocol and reports to support validation and qualification activities.

• Led scheduling, product monitoring, utility monitoring, and testing performed by QC Laboratory.
• Prepared samples and assisted laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods(e.g, GC-MS, HPLC-MS, UPLC, ICP, IR, pH, SG, MELTING POINT.
• Successfully initiate test method transfers by interpreting and recommending acceptable criteria.
• Manage performance of QC sampling and testing primarily drug product, APIs, in-process and finished products.
• Assisted in ordering laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory.
• Troubleshot instrumentation issues, reducing downtime and ensuring optimal performance of laboratory equipment.
• Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and associated software and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
• Enhanced data accuracy through diligent quality control measures and thorough documentation practices.
• Participated in external audits, demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Actively contributed to the continuous improvement efforts within the lab by identifying opportunities for process enhancements or cost-saving measures.
• Trained new hires on company policies, laboratory protocols, instrument operation, data analysis techniques, promoting a positive work culture.
• Served as an effective liaison between the lab team and other departments, fostering successful cross-departmental collaboration.
• Conducted routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to prolong lifespan while mitigating costly repairs or replacements.
• Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.

Additional Experience: Chemist at Aldrich Chemical company, Chemist at Chem-Met Services and Senior Chemist for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.