Patrick Gay

Experience

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  Bracco Research SA

  Jul 1995 - Jul 2002

  Galenic Engineer (Pharma)

  - Development and Evaluation of Primary Packaging, Connectors, and Specific Medical & Pharmaceutical Devices. Study of their functionalities and stabilities.- Execution of physicochemical studies and tests on various pharmaceutical materials.- Development and study of analytical methods (notably GC/HS, HPLC) related to product-primary packaging physicochemical interactions.- GMP Production and process development in clean rooms (Classes A, B, and C), specifically aseptic packaging on semi-automatic equipment.- Monitoring of particules contamination in injectable solutions.- Active participation in the development of a drug brought to market in 2001. Show less

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  Orgamol

  Jul 2002 - Dec 2004

  Finishing Department Manager (Pharma)

  - Management of the Finishing Department consisting of 25 personnel across two production halls with a total capacity of 40m³, ensuring productivity and adherence to defined production goals (deadlines, quality, costs).- Oversight of the planning and control of manufacturing, formalization, implementation of procedures, and team motivation.

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  BASF Pharma Solutions

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2015

  Fine Chemistry Production Chemist (Pharma)

  - Planning, coordination, and monitoring of fine chemistry production.- Leadership in investigations and resolutions of production issues using CAPA.- Optimization of manufacturing processes and personnel management in the laboratory.- Ongoing collaboration with QA, QC, HSE, R&D, Sales, Costing, and Maintenance departments.

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  Siegfried Holding AG

  Jan 2016 - May 2019

  - Leadership in the SAP implementation project for the entire production department, ensuring alignment with cost, time, and quality standards.- Definition, formalization, and deployment of new processes crucial for the project's success.- Management of the feeding, configuration, and oversight of SAP production data, including manufacturing versions.- Introduction of a new batch records solution integrated with SAP.- Implementation of barcode reader systems for production transactions.- Oversight of comprehensive testing, validation, and training processes to ensure smooth adoption and operation. Show less

  • Head of Process Support to Production (Pharma)

    Aug 2016 - May 2019

  • Project Manager - SAP Implementation & New Batch Records Solution (Pharma)

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
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  CARBOGEN AMCIS

  Jun 2019 - now

  - Oversight of lab and kilogram-scale GMP productions for Highly Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HAPIs).- Management of GMP documentation and ensuring quality compliance.- Continuous improvement of production projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.- Implementation and maintenance of 5S methodology to improve workplace organization and productivity

  • Manager PR&D & Vionnaz site lead

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Senior Production Chemist

    Jun 2019 - Sept 2021