Linda Phillips
About Linda Phillips
Linda Phillips is an Analytical Chemist currently working as a Laboratory Supervisor at Surmodics in Ballinasloe, Connacht, Ireland. She has extensive experience in method validation, project management, and biotechnology, with a background that includes roles at Organon and Boston Scientific.
Title
Linda Phillips holds the title of Analytical Chemist, with extensive experience in managing laboratory operations and analytical method validations.
Current Position at Surmodics
Linda Phillips has been serving as a Laboratory Supervisor at Surmodics in Ballinasloe, Connacht, Ireland since 2016. Her role involves overseeing project management for new product analytical method validations and method transfers. This includes ensuring timely execution of validated methods necessary for product release to international markets.
Previous Experience at Organon and Boston Scientific
Linda Phillips previously worked as a chemist at Organon from 2005 to 2007. She also had stints at Boston Scientific and Organon Pharmaceuticals in 1970. During her time at Boston Scientific, she coordinated validation activities, established laboratory infrastructure, and ensured the readiness of analytical methods for batch release testing.
Education and Qualifications
Linda Phillips obtained her MSc in Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology from the National University of Ireland, Galway in 2009. She also holds a BSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry from the National University of Ireland Maynooth, completed in 2004. Her foundational education was at Convent of Mercy Navan, finished in 1999.
Analytical Method Management
Linda Phillips manages the complete project management of all new product analytical method validations and method transfers. She ensures that all methods are validated within specified timelines, affecting product release dates to international markets. She is responsible for establishing laboratory equipment, conducting feasibility testing, writing validation protocols and reports, and ensuring R&D methods are suitable for commercial batch releases.