Derrick Vidal

Experience

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  Sanofi-aventis

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2009

  Analytical Chemist

  Developed analytical methods to test Drug Substance and Drug Product, including HPLC: Quantitative Assays, ID tests, and Impurity testing, Dissolution: Immediate and controlled Release formulations, and various other compendia tests. Performed validation work and technology transfers on methods developed. Performed GMP release testing for clinical trials and supported stability batches of Drug Substance and Drug Product. Wrote various testing protocols and summary results reports for validation work as well as stability. Served on the safety inspection committee and served as laboratory liaison for both internal and external audits. Show less

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  PPD

  Jul 2009 - now

  Manage multiple teams of analysts, lab support, and managers both directly and remotely. Direct analytical testing for Biopharmaceutical R&D testing lab. Manage Lab operations and facilitate team’s needs. Assist client with analytical method design, improvement, and harmonization and manage method transfers, qualifications, and validations. Travel internationally for months at a time to assist transfers and harmonization of testing from research to manufacturing labs. Assist QA in performing investigations of samples and testing. Mentor and Develop young analysts in the lab. Helps improve and manage overall processes and systems at PPD FSP site. Show less

  • Sr. Manager Labs

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Senior Group Leader

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2024

  • Group Leader

    Apr 2016 - Oct 2020

  • Associate Group Leader

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Associate Research Scientist

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2014

  • Senior Scientist

    Apr 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Scientist

    Oct 2010 - Apr 2012

  • Associate Scientist

    Jul 2009 - Oct 2010