Ronald Patron

Work History

Supervisor

Bristol Myers Squibb

12.2021 - 05.2023

Directs Cell & Gene Therapy Unit, CAR-T Warehouse Operations
Manages cross functional teams responsible for all processes associated with material receipt, inventory and distribution of CAR-T commercial and clinical operations
Oversees and directs training to ensure strict adherence and compliance with all FDA, DEA, cGMPs and applicable policies
Serves as subject matter expert and departmental representative for audits and inspections while maintaining areas in state of audit readiness
Supports Quality Assurance through process, logbook and batch record reviews
Collaborates and liaises with multiple departments to promote customer focused environment of teamwork through open communication, decisive decision making and sharing of ideas to better and improve processes to deliver unmatched outcomes
Fosters culture of empathy, accountability and high ethics in service of patients to deliver life saving treatments
Leads and manages development of corrective and preventative actions, deviation responses and investigations.

Inventory Analyst

Novartis Pharmaceutical, Gene

03.2016 - 12.2021

Directly responsible for warehouse and dispensary inventory operations and accuracy
Assures accurate processing of all incoming, material movement, storage and outgoing materials to support manufacturing at Morris Plains Cell and Gene Therapy Center
Chiefly accountable for conducting SOX compliant cycle counting, physical inventory and timely transactions with regard to destructions and inventory adjustments to ensure processes and production to operate without disruption
Leveraged SAP functionality to develop and conduct true blind cycle counting method and yearly physical inventory of dispensary, warehouse and labeling as directed by SAP and as needed ad-hoc occurrences for investigations, deviations and audits
Solely responsible for triggering and directing investigations through to resolution of problems associated with inventory discrepancies, system negatives including analyzing root causes in timely manner as not to affect media production or delay patient batches
Served as facilitator/ promoter of “My Idea” continues improvement program with positive site wide outcomes that led to increased productivity, effective procedures, cost savings, improved efficiencies
Supported Finance in conducting monthly Key Controls Testing to remain SOX compliant
Developed “how to” manual and trained employees across multiple SAP functions with regard to inventory management, issuances to cost centers, process orders, and other various transactions
Primarily responsible for facilitating and managing scrapping process to ensure accurately assigned dollar values, proper coding, timely approvals, destructions and ultimate processing in SAP
Routinely perform SAP system queries to identify and cull expired material, remediate system negatives and correct incomplete transactions to ensure uninterrupted Production Unit processes and Warehouse Transactions.

Materials Control Supervisor

ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS, AUXILIUM Pharmaceuticals

01.2014 - 09.2015

Maintained accurate production supplies and inventories to support manufacturing schedules and production plans
Employed strict adherence of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for preparation of commercial production
Sourced and implemented sterile garment exchange program,which resulted in 42% yearly cost savings
Reduced waste in support of green initiatives by eliminating need and all costs associated with DEA mandated destruction of product contaminated disposable garments, manpower, processing, storage etc
Procured equipment and services i.e., machinery, consumables,and raw materials
Solely responsible for all SAP activity for entire Rye, NY site
Developed cGMP and Controlled Drug Substance (CDS) compliant material to ensure discipline practices and procedures.

Supervisor, Warehouse Operations / Freight Distribution Analyst

BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS

09.1990 - 08.2013

Managed safe and efficient pharmaceutical warehouse operations; responsible for ensuring department's audit readiness and compliance federally mandated regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), corporate directives and internal controls
Managed and assisted in development, deployment and administration of logistics functions at third party warehouses in areas of distribution and transportation for U.S.A Pharmaceutical Operations
Led and trained employees through several iterations of SAP and WMS implementations
Served as primary business liaison responsible for maintaining effective relationships and collaborations across supply chain with internal operations staff and 3rd party contracted facilities, service providers and drug wholesalers
Served as Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) team member to foster corporate diversity and inclusion
Negotiated carrier rates and audited freight payment processing in compliance with approved business and internal controls to ensure timely disbursements to meet contractual terms
Served as subject matter expert with regard to internal and external audits e.g., FDA, DEA, OSHA CT-PAT and PWC.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Supervisor

Inventory Analyst

Materials Control Supervisor

Supervisor, Warehouse Operations / Freight Distribution Analyst

Education

Master of Arts - Communications

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Skills

Certification

Work Availability

Timeline

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