Eliab Rivera Reyes
Guaynabo
Summary
Pharmaceutical manufacturing professional with 10+ years in cGMP environments, specializing in film coating, suspension preparation, and blending. Experienced in documenting and investigating deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA management; skilled in batch record review, data integrity (ALCOA+), audits, and continuous improvement. Proven leader implementing electronic logbooks and training teams. Enthusiastic about embracing dynamic challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmaceutical Operator
Merck LPO
Las Piedras
07.2015 - 12.2025
- Subject matter expert in the active film coating process with over 9 years of experience.
- Qualified in suspension preparation and blending process.
- Took initiative to guide team members and lead process improvement efforts, resulting in a 65% increase in production through enhanced collaboration and workflow optimization.
- Team lead for the implementation of a new electronic logbook system, cross-functional coordination, user training, and a sustainability plan resulting in improved data integrity and audit readiness.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired employees and team members.
- Documented and managed manufacturing process incidents and deviations in accordance with cGMP and SOPs, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and data integrity (ALCOA+).
- Collaborated on equipment qualification and process validation activities for film coating, including protocol execution and data capture.
- Participated in change control evaluations related to equipment, parameters, and documentation, ensuring thorough quality impact assessment.
- Operated and monitored pharmaceutical production equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery and systems to identify maintenance needs and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced product quality and reduced waste in manufacturing operations.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement, focusing on safety, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and optimize processes for increased throughput and consistency.
- Minimized downtime through proactive identification of potential issues and timely communication with relevant stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Biotechnology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez05.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strategic Planning
- Safety-oriented
- Proficient in MES and SAP
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Data integrity
- In-process sampling
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Operator
Merck LPO
07.2015 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Biotechnology
University of Puerto Rico