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
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