Project Manager Training

Location:

Apex, NC

Posted:

April 02, 2013

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CATHERINE ZANG

New City NY *****

*************@*****.***

845-***-****

SUMMARY

With 8+ years of working experience at reputable pharmaceuticals, I have broad understanding of drug

development and manufacturing. I have the proven ability to direct new initiatives and lead special projects,

and I am familiar with FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and GMP policies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RL COOPER & ASSOCIATES, New York, USA 2011-Present

Director of Business Development

Assist president and consultants with strategies to improve customer service and increase market share

• Implement strategies after market research, analysis, and strategic planning

• Recruit new clients through target networking approaches, and manage customer

relationships

• Increase service visibility through social media & advertisements

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORP., New York, USA 2007 – 2010

Sr. Scientist/Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) Department

Managed cross-site drug development projects with cross-functional teams to support drug manufacturing

• Coordinated with R&D, IT, QC, Stability and Compliance departments for method

development/transfers

• Developed and validated analytical methods with HPLC, UPLC, GC, KF, TLC

• Collaborated with Compliance Department for SOP and document reviewing, supported

NDA filling

• Trained other scientists on analytical methods

• Trouble-shot on technical issues, and provided solutions

• Wrote annual appraisals for employees

• Purchased office and lab supplies via ARIBA system or with vendors

• Attended corporate monthly meetings of strategic sourcing to improve the process and cut

costs

• Participated in laboratory audits and investigations

JOHNSON & JOHNSON, New Jersey, USA 2004 – 2005

R&D Analytical Chemist (contractor), Analytical & Chemical Development Department

Supported drug development R&D and regulatory submissions

• Performed stability analyses to support formulation screening, product release, clinical

trials

• Developed and validated analytical methods with HPLC/UV-VIS, PDA instruments

• Participated in laboratory audits and investigations

PURDUE PHARMA L.P., New York, USA 2001 – 2004

Scientist/Manager, Chemical Development Department

Managed multiple drug development projects to support kilo and pilot plant drug production

• Developed and validated analytical methods with HPLC/UV-VIS, PDA, GC and

LC/MS

• Purchased HPLC & GC instruments, columns and other lab supplies with vendors

• Evaluated instrument purchases and monitored vendor and CMO performances

• Reviewed batch records for product release

• Negotiated and signed contract agreements with Waters and Agilent Technologies for

PM Services

• Ensured employee safety and environmental compliance as a member of safety

committee

• Participated in laboratory audits and investigations

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WYETH (PFIZER), Montreal, Canada 1999 – 2000

Analyst (contractor), Quality Control (QC) Department

Performed QC analyses (stability, assay, impurity, content uniformity and dissolution) with HPLC/UV-VIS,

GC instruments to support drug manufacturing

CANTONAL HOSPITAL OF GENEVA, Geneva, Switzerland 1992 – 1993

Chemist (professional training), Biochemical & Toxicology Department

Worked with doctors on drug influences on patients by using modern medical apparatus

TIANJIN MEDICINE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Tianjin, China 1987 – 1992

Chemist/Supervisor, Biochemistry Department

• Worked with doctors on drug influences on patients to support CRO and clinical

trials

• Excelled in this position, which resulted in being transferred to Switzerland to learn

new technologies

EDUCATION

Pace University Lubin School of Business, New York, USA 2008-2012

MBA, Strategic Management and International Business (duel majors)

Université Laval, Quebec, Canada 1996-1998

MS, Food Science and Technology

Ecole Normale Supérieure & National Agriculture Institute, Paris, France 1993-1996

MS, Nutrition

Xiamen University, Xiamen, China 1983-1987

BS, Analytical Chemistry

AWARDS AND HONOR

Beta Gamma Sigma award

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the preeminent international honor society in business

COMPUTER AND INSTRUMENT PROFECIENCY

• Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project

• Other software: Empower, Millennium 32 (4.0), ARIBA, LIMS, QDIS, SAP,TEDI

• Instruments: HPLC/UV-VIS, PDA, UPLC, GC, LC/MS, KF, TLC, Medical Devices

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ON LINKEDIN

Professionals in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry Project Manager Network

Alliance Management and Business Development Network Pharmaceutical CRO, CMO