Rhiannon Johnson
R&D Laboratory Director
- Role
- Director, Laboratory Science & Services at PDI
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rhiannon Johnson
Effective R&D Director with 19 years of analytical and synthetic chemistry experience in FMCG, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. Respected collaborator, skilled in project management, method validation, data analysis, and technical documentation. Committed to continuous improvement of myself, my team, and company processes to create space for research and innovation.
Experience
Director, Laboratory Science & Services
Jun 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US
Leadership & Strategy• Developed and led a team of 20 across Analytical R&D, Microbiology R&D, and R&D Quality/Compliance, with responsibility for org. design, resource planning, prioritization, recruiting, goal setting, and performance management• Set R&D laboratory strategy to support new product development, marketed products, and regulatory commitments across drug, medical device, and EPA-regulated portfolios• Directed analytical and microbiological development for NPD and marketed products, including antimicrobial screening, sterility validation, stability studies, and method development/transferRegulatory, Quality & Compliance• Served as front-room SME during multiple FDA inspections; led technical strategy, agency responses, and risk mitigation for R&D-related observations• Developed and executed a revalidation plan for 23 test methods, completing commitments 6 months ahead of schedule, utilizing a mix of in-house resources, consultants, and third-party vendor laboratories• Led gap assessments for USP Verification of Compendial Procedures, ICH Q2(R2) Analytical Validation, and cleaning validations, including 37 method verifications and 9 validations Operations, Safety & Governance• Established laboratory governance for documentation, CAPAs, change controls, and data integrity across electronic and paper systems for the entire R&D function• Directed implementation of 5S methodology to target goals of error, waste, & movement reduction, and safety enhancements.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science, Organic Chemistry
2006 — 2007
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry
2002 — 2006
Boston University School of Medicine
Master of Science, Biomedical Forensic Science - Forensic Chemistry concentration
2010 — 2014
Governor's School for Science and Math
HS Diploma
2000 — 2002
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