Francisco Garcia
About Francisco Garcia
Francisco Garcia is the Group Leader of Parenteral Manufacturing - Isolation Technology at Bri in Manati, Puerto Rico, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Title
Francisco Garcia currently holds the position of Group Leader Parenteral Manufacturing - Isolation Technology at Bri in Manati, Puerto Rico.
Current Company
Francisco Garcia is employed at Bri, where he serves as Group Leader Parenteral Manufacturing - Isolation Technology in Manati, Puerto Rico. His role involves overseeing the manufacturing processes related to parenteral pharmaceuticals and ensuring operations align with isolation technology standards.
Previous Work Experience
Francisco Garcia has significant experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Previously, he worked at Bri as a Parenteral Manufacturing Technician from 2015 to 2020. Before that, he served as a Senior Manufacturing Associate at Amgen for 11 years, from 2004 to 2015. He also held positions as a QC Technician at Lilly del Caribe, Inc. for three months in 2004, a Distillery Operator at Bacardi for seven months in 2003, and a Laboratory Technician at Pfizer for four months in 2002.
Education and Certifications
Francisco Garcia attended the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM), where he studied Biotechnology and earned a Bachelor's degree. Additionally, he holds an Industrial Biotechnology certification from the same institution. He is certified as a Yellow Belt in Lean process methodologies.
Technical Expertise
Francisco Garcia is proficient in operating advanced pharmaceutical equipment, including Inova, Bausch & Ströbel, and TL vial fillers. His core competencies include environmental monitoring, gowning, aseptic techniques, and various computer systems such as MathCAD, Polymath, Minitab, SAP, Werum, LIMS, EBR, DAS, HMI, EMS, PMS, PCS, and SCADA. He is also well-versed in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Skills and Abilities
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Francisco Garcia possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. He has considerable experience in supervisory roles, demonstrating strong organizational abilities and the capacity to multitask effectively. His expertise ensures high compliance with industry standards and operational efficiency.