Expert Details
Medical Packaging: Project Management, Design, Validation, Equipment
ID: 722562
California, USA
Label design and printing systems.Pouch/Tray development and equipment validationPackage development and testing
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1993 | Degree: MA | Subject: Industrial Technology | Institution: San Jose State University |
Year: 1986 | Degree: BS | Subject: Packaging | Institution: Michigan State University |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2002 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Owner/Consultant | Department: (Undisclosed) |
Responsibilities:Provide medical packaging consulting services including design, validation, and equipment selection. Focused primarily on the SF Bay Area. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1998 to 2002 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Senior Packaging Engineer | Department: (Undisclosed) |
Responsibilities:Designed and developed commercial product packaging for drug and device products. Managed all packaging related partner interactions and projects. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1995 to 1998 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Packaging/Manufacturing Engineer | Department: (Undisclosed) |
Responsibilities:Established function and managed all aspects of package design and package processing. Responsible for labeling design, content, and compliance for worldwide customers. Developed packaging vendor sources and managed all external development activities. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1992 to 1996 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Packaging Engineer | Department: (Undisclosed) |
Responsibilities:Established and coordinated the packaging function for a $100 million medical device company. Responsible for management of all aspects of packaging and labeling from request and conception to material acquisition and implementation. Interfaced with and advised all departments on packaging related issues. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1987 to 1992 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Packaging Engineer | Department: (Undisclosed) |
Responsibilities:Responsible for the design and testing of packages for desktop computers and electronic components. Managed packaging projects for new products, off-site plants, and OEMs. Worked hands-on in the dynamics lab performing all phases of package testing. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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IOPP; WPA; PMC |
Licenses / Certifications |
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Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) |
Professional Appointments |
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PIAC Member - San Jose State |
Awards / Recognition |
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2 time Ameristar winner |
Additional Experience
Vendor Selection |
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Experience with most medical packaging suppliers: pouches, trays, cartons, etc. |
Marketing Experience |
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Conducted targeted packaging prototype focus groups |
Other Relevant Experience |
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Instructor - San Jose State University |
Fields of Expertise
packaging development, medical device package testing, medical device packaging design, medical device packaging material, package design, packaging engineering, packaging evaluation, packaging material, pharmaceutical packaging process, design management, multi-layered packaging material, bulk packaging material, food packaging material, packaging material selection, glass packaging material, package regulation, airborne packaging material, moisture-resistant packaging, corrugated packaging material, packaging material system, recyclable packaging material, package integrity, package cost reduction, protective packaging material, packaging machine, packaging system, extended shelf-life packaging material, active packaging material, rigid packaging material, flexible packaging material, static-shielding packaging material, packaging machinery design, medical device packaging process, environmentally friendly packaging material, foil packaging material, packaging equipment, plastic packaging material, packaging film, package, packaging stress analysis, packaging paper, packaging process, package testing, cushioning material