Liz Murcia
Project Manager @Merck Group
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager @Merck Group
Edinburgh City, GB
Led a project that sped up ordering, installation, validation, and FDA approval for new bioreactors, reducing the timeline from 1.5 years to just 8 months. The implementation of this strategic initiative helped to increase the plant fermentation capacity by 23% comparing the number of fermentations between 2023 and 2024- Overseeing the €4.7M CAPEX project to convert a laboratory to an expanded manufacturing facility, overseeing all stages from business case development, construction and order equipment and ongoing commissioning. Being involved in the construction contractor selection through tendering and bid evaluation, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Coordinated contractors and laboratory staff for continuity of project without disruption to core operations. Completed the project within budget and schedule- Support the execution of Production line automatization for filling and labelling machine.
EDUCATION
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Master of Engineering (MEng), Quality and Productivity
University of California, Davis
Certification Sensory and Consumer Science., Sensory Science
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Chemist, Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT LIZ MURCIA
Project manager with experience in fast-moving consumer goods company projects (FMCG). Delivered £18m in innovation R&D, and £1.5m in cost-saving projects.14 years of expertise in the Technical area, in topics related to Project management, Supply end-to-end, R&D - Product Development, Cost Reduction, Manufacturing, Quality Control and Supplier Qualification.Vast experience in managing projects involving stakeholders in the supply chain such as suppliers, third-party operations; as well as internal stakeholders such as production, procurement, innovation, quality control, and regulatory teams.Working in 3 different countries (Colombia, Panama and the UK), I have grown a global mindset that allows me to lead projects with a flexible approach to cultures or different ways of working, while having a clear overview of risk/mitigations.Ambition to become a sustainability leader and engage with teams to motivate them toward change.English and Spanish.
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