Javier Tapia

About Javier Tapia

Lead the development of new ideas, and processes as part of continuous improvement and evolution of the Drug Product Processes. Translate business goals providing cross functional direction towards execution of strategic plans related to enable new products and capabilities.Manage team that oversees technical leadership of complex projects, programs and initiatives within boundaries of quality, time and budget. Promote an environment of creativity and innovation in completing cross-functional/business unit responsibilities.Actively supporting growth Packaging and Engineering communities

Experience

1. Executive Director Plant Manager

   Amgen

   Mar 2021 — Present · US

   Accountable for startup and leading commercial manufacturing operations for new Final Drug Product Packaging operations for nearly 400 employees.• Provide oversight and leadership to promote latest technology innovation, smart vision, IIoT, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided Vehicles Robotics, Passwordless Authentication, machine learning, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Predictive Maintenance, Digital Control Tower, SCADA, Industry 4.0 and manufacturing technology advancements to achieve next generation Final Drug Product facility goals.• Lead implementation on digital upskilling of talent related to operators, technicians and engineers • Drive network alignment on process design, technology implementation, practices and initiatives.• Promote Design for 6 Sigma, Lean 6 Sigma and Lean Management to drive continuous improvement in drug product operations.• Manage high performing team and provide innovative strategies to maximize team engagement and ensure team reaches full potential.• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems while meeting quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

Education

• Colegio Marista, El Salvador

  High School

  1987 — 1997

• University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineer

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Fda
• Visual Inspection
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Lims
• Combination Products
• Parenteral
• Capa
• Serialization
• Gmp
• Fermentation
• Innovation
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Cleaning Validation
• Commissioning
• Characterization
• Drug Product
• Product Development
• Technology Transfer
• Harmonization
• Validation
• Packaging Engineering
• Design for Six Sigma
• Purification
• Six Sigma
• Aseptic Processing
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Quality System
• V&V
• Process Simulation
• Biotechnology
• Process Engineering
• Machine Vision
• Design Control