Rhys Powers

Minor Use Pesticide Program- Co op

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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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Timeline
About me
Specialty Sales Representative - BioResp at AstraZeneca
Education
- Brock University
  2012 - 2017
  Honours Bachelor of Science Biotechnology - Co op
  Undergraduate Thesis, Biotechnology: Involvement of B-/Z-DNA Transition in the Flow of Genetic InformationCourses: Plant and Microbe BiotechnologyTheory of Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyEnzyme and Co-enzyme MechanismsHuman Molecular Genetics
- University of Toronto Mississauga
  2017 - 2019
  Master's of Biotechnology Business/Biotechnology
  "Where science meets business"The MBiotech program is a professional Masters degree incorporating both science and business courses.
Experience
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  May 2014 - Aug 2014
  Minor Use Pesticide Program- Co op
- Sanofi Pasteur
  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
  Lead Investigator
  • Resolved issues in bulk manufacturing platforms through investigating cGMP non-conformance/deviation events associated with bulk manufacturing platforms• Accurately and efficiently worked to determine and execute corrective and preventative actions required for manufacturing to resolve a non-conformance • Independently managed high-stress situations to complete final investigation and meet production deadlines• Developed strong technical writing skills in writing drafts for non-conformance reports and manufacturing investigations for bulk platforms Show less
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  May 2016 - Aug 2016
  Minor Use Pesticide Program Student
  • Enhanced efficiency by collaborating with others when conducting lab and office work andpesticide application whilst in the field• Actively participated and completed efficacy and residue studies in accordance to GLP practices• Collected weather data and completed time trials daily to increase accuracy for studies conducted and to complete raw data field notebooks in accordance to GLP policy
- AstraZeneca
  Jan 2018 - now
  - Specialty Sales Representative - BioResp
    Jan 2025 - now
  - Marketing Manager
    Dec 2021 - Jan 2025
  - Business Unit Analytics Manager, RIA
    Jul 2019 - Dec 2021
  - Associate Analytics Manager, CVRM
    Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
  - Sales and Marketing Coordinator - Co op
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
Licenses & Certifications
- Ten Thousand Coffees Member
  Ten Thousand Coffees
  Jan 2021
  View certificate
- PAAB Training 2.0
  Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB)
  Apr 2022
  View certificate
- Develop Your Leadership Potential: Stop Doing, Start Leading
  Dale Carnegie Training
  Oct 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Rhys Powers
  Distinguished Graduating Student Award - Biotechnology - Apr 2017 This award is given to an undergraduate student who has graduated with the highest standing in their respective discipline.
- Awarded to Rhys Powers
  Dean's Honour List - Brock University Dean's Honour List year 2 through 4