Raul Cardona

About Raul Cardona

Summary A highly motivated professional with a strong background in the healthcare industry. Oriented towards operational excellence, productivity, quality and innovation. Knowledgeable of the pharmaceutical drug and medical device industries with 22 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, R&D and Materials Management. A published, green belt certified and well-respected individual who brings strong credentials to the benefit of its employer. Searching for a position in a World Class Organization that rewards achievement and ensures corporate growth. Education 1987 – 1988 Post-Doctoral Fellow in Polymer Chemistry, University of Texas at Arlington1982 – 1987 Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin1978 – 1982 B.S. Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras Employment History 2008 – 2010 Abbott Medical Optics, Añasco, PR - Plant Manager - Responsible for the production of Intraocular lenses and consumable product lines for the Eye Care division of Abbott. The plant cost of production is $74M with 900 employees, and 127K sq. ft. in four buildings. Implemented new Operational Excellence Strategy and obtained approval for plant expansion project. Recently passed FDA and ISO 13485 external audits with excellent compliance profile. 20••••08 Covidien Ltd / USSC Puerto Rico, Inc, Ponce, PR - Plant Site Director - Responsible for surgical devices manufacturing with a cost of production of $213M, 1,550 employees, and 315K sq. ft. Implemented a Lean environment for sutures, access ports, surgical staplers and clip appliers. Successfully achieved first pass quality of >95%, service and fill rates of over 95% while providing significant cost savings ($4.3M in 20••••96 – 2004 Johnson & Johnson McNeil Consumer Healthcare at Las Piedras – Plant Manufacturing Manager. McNeil Consumer Healthcare at Las Piedras – QA/QC Manager. OMJ Pharmaceuticals – Assistant QA Director.

Experience

1. Chief Quality Officer

   Simtra

   Sep 2023 — Present · NJ, US

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Ph.D., Chemistry

  1982 — 1987

• University of Puerto Rico

  B.S, Chemistry

  1978 — 1982

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Postdoctoral Fellow, Polymer Chemistry

  1987 — 1988

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Ph.D., Organic Chemistry