Timothy J. Riggie *** E. Melrose Ave., Baltimore, MD 21212
Senior Pharmaceutical Executive 716-***-****
Site Management Operations Manufacturing **************@*****.***
Executive Profile
Quality focused manufacturing professional with extensive site management and operations experience. Successful record of increasing productivity while reducing costs, improving operational procedures and establishing employee involvement programs. Knowledgeable and experienced in maintaining compliance with FDA, EU and DEA regulations. Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills developed through career advancement as Plant Controller, Materials Manager and Director of Manufacturing. Trained in the LEAN process – Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream and Green Belt. Empower direct reports to meet goals and objectives by holding them accountable.
Professional Experience
IMPRIMIS PHARMACEUTICAL 1/2018- 8/2019
General Manager NJOF Ledgewood, NJ
Site head for the New Jersey 503B outsourcing facility, the site is focused on sterile ophthalmology pharmaceutical products including injectable vials and eye drops. Responsible for the P&L and all operational functions, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering/Maintenance, Validation, and Tech Service. Support business development efforts and process improvements.
Manage an operation budget of $30 million and a yearly capital budget of between $2 to $3 million
Developed strategic plans to increase revenue by 28.5% and increase EBITDA by $3 million
Managing the implementation of processes to improve efficiency
Increased filling yields by 5% to 93%
Developed 7 new products for commercialization
Developed safety program
JUBILANT HOLLISTERSTIER 2014 - 2017
Associate Vice President, Sterile Manufacturing Spokane, WA & Montreal, QC
Managed and lead the manufacturing teams responsible for sterile injectable, solid and semi forms across three business units at two facilities in North America. Responsible for all operational functions, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering/Maintenance, Validation, Tech Service and BE. Supported business development efforts and cultivating organic growth opportunities across approximately 30 client relationships.
Directed the Operation’s compliance remediation efforts in lifting the FDA’s warning letter in 18 months
Developed strategic planning which resulted in a 13% increase in revenue and a 100% increase in EBITDA
Increased filling yields by 3% to 95%
Manage an operation budget of $52 million and a yearly capital budget of between $10-20 million
Responsible for the BE activities which generated ~ $4 million annually
Developed strategic plans to double revenue and increase EBITDA to 20% over the next 4 years
Managing the implementation of processes to improve quality and efficiency
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PROTOCOL LINK, INC. 2012- 2014
Senior Consultant Vernon Hill, IL
Provided investigational management and cGMP compliance consulting services to client’s Operations group.
Due Diligence and Site Assessment of a Sterile Injectable facility in China
Provided compliance remediation services in support of a solid dosage facility
Investigation Management in support of a solid dosage Manufacturing Operations
Managed root cause analysis in support of investigations
Managed the execution of corrective action plans
Validated tube and foil filling equipment and packaging lines at an ointment facility
Provided leadership and management oversight for a Fill/Finish operation.
Served as Acting Director of Manufacturing – Fill/Finish Department
Management the execution of operational tasks
Implemented processes to improve quality and compliance
Managed client filling projects
Supported new business development activities
CANGENE bioPharma, Inc. 2003 - 2012
Director of Manufacturing Baltimore, MD
Directed all manufacturing at the Baltimore facility including Filling, Sterilization, Formulation, Lyophilization, Inspection, Packaging, Distribution, Warehousing, Purchasing and Inventory/Planning. Responsible for 3 managers, 6 supervisors and 43 hourly employees. Managed $10 million expense budget for the operating group.
Successfully increased production levels over 100% with only increasing the direct labor workforce by 50%
Managed the installation and validation of a new filling line on schedule and on budget
Increased filling yields by 7% to 95%
As a Management Team member, contributed to successful FDA inspections for both GMP and pre-approvals
Managed operation budget of $2.5 million and a capital budget of $2 million
Developed strategic planning and managed resources to meet the revenue projections of $30 million
Implemented an Aseptic Technique/Behavior Training Program
Implemented many new procedures to improve compliance and efficiency
Directed the implementation of the LEAN process for the operation group
ALPHARMA, INC. 2002 - 2003
Manufacturing Manager / QSCAP Manager Baltimore, MD
Directed all manufacturing at the Baltimore facility including Formulation, Bulk Liquid and DI Water System. Responsible for 75 direct labor employees and 7 supervisors. Managed $5 million expense budget for the operating group.
Implemented many new procedures to improve compliance and efficiency
Successfully increased the staffing for the department to meet the cGMP compliance requirements at the facility
Implemented cleaning procedures for bulk liquid storage tanks
A member of the ongoing QSCAP (Quality System Corrective Action Plan) team, which is responsible for assessing, recommending and implementing improvements to the manufacturing quality systems
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PROTOCOL LINK, INC. 2002
Independent Consultant Vernon Hill, IL
Provide management and cGMP compliance consulting services to client’s Operations group.
Served as Acting Manufacturing Manager
Assistance with review and resolution of variance reports
Management and execution of operational tasks
Coordination and implementation of related cGMP documentation
AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC. (Fresenius Kabi) 1980 - 2002
Director of Production (1997 – 2002) Grand Island, NY
Directed all manufacturing at the Grand Island facility including Filling, Sterilization, Formulation, Inspection, and Packaging. Responsible for 200 direct labor employees and 12 supervisors. Managed $10 million expense budget for the operating group.
Successfully increased production levels from 65 million units to 150 million units and increased the direct labor workforce from 100 to 200 over a two-year period
Increased productivity by 26% and reduced labor costs per unit by 22% through new equipment and procedural changes
Contributed to the installation and validation of three new packaging lines, one new vial washer and one new filling line
Increased filling yields to 98.5% over the last three years, while decreasing defects per million by 16%
Participated in a departmental Re-rationalization Program to improve and unify procedures, systems and processes between two plants
As Management Team member, contributed to successful FDA inspections for both GMP and pre-approvals
Production Manager (1995 – 1997)
Materials Manager (1993-1995)
Plant Controller (1980 – 1993)
Education
University of Baltimore, Merrick School of Business
B.S., Business Administration, Management Concentration
Bryant & Stratton Business Institute
AAS Accounting
Professional Affiliations and Societies
The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
Sigma Iota Epsilon, The National Honorary and Professional Management Fraternity
Merrick School of Business Honor Society