Thomas Blair
About Thomas Blair
Thomas Blair is a Quality Control Supervisor at Alkermes in Wilmington, Ohio, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles at Catalent Pharma Solutions and Nitto Avecia.
Current Position at Alkermes
Thomas Blair currently holds the position of Quality Control Supervisor at Alkermes in Wilmington, Ohio. In this role, he oversees various quality control activities, ensuring that products meet specified standards. Thomas also serves as the primary contact for external departments regarding supervised products and frequently interacts with auditors, providing necessary information during audits.
Previous Experience at Catalent Pharma Solutions
Thomas Blair worked at Catalent Pharma Solutions in multiple roles. He served as Acting Supervisor for the 2nd Shift in Winchester, Kentucky, first for two months in 2017 and earlier from 2016 to 2017 for three months. Additionally, he held the position of Principal Analyst from 2016 to 2018 in the Lexington, Kentucky Area. His responsibilities included overseeing laboratory activities and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Other Professional Roles
Before his tenure at Catalent, Thomas Blair was employed at Nitto Avecia as both a Research Chemist from 2015 to 2016 and an Associate Research Chemist from 2013 to 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Earlier, he worked at Girindus America, Inc. as a Chemist from 2008 to 2012 and as an Associate Research Chemist for six months in 2012, also in Cincinnati, Ohio. He began his career at Alkermes as a QC Chemist I from 2006 to 2008 in Wilmington, OH.
Educational Background
Thomas Blair completed his undergraduate studies at Wilmington College in Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from 2003 to 2007. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his roles in quality control and research chemistry.
Professional Initiatives and Contributions
Throughout his career, Thomas Blair has led several significant initiatives. He implemented a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) upgrade project and overhauled the training program within the Quality Control department to improve efficiency and compliance. Thomas also initiated and led a project to reduce the number of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the QC laboratory. Additionally, he implemented the 5S methodology in the QC laboratory, enhancing organization and efficiency.
Document and Data Management
As part of his responsibilities, Thomas Blair authors, reviews, and approves various documents, including Analytical Protocols, Annual Product Reviews, and Validation Protocols. He performs final data checks to ensure results meet specification, trend, alert, and action levels. Additionally, he maintains and presents metrics related to Quality Control performance and conducts routine 1:1 meetings with each direct report to ensure alignment and performance.