Israel Rivera
About Israel Rivera
Israel Rivera is a Manager and Senior Product Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Humacao, Puerto Rico, with extensive experience in validation engineering and process improvement.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Israel Rivera serves as the Manager, Senior Product Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Humacao, Puerto Rico. In his role, he provides training to manufacturing operators, product scientists, and other functions on manufacturing technologies. He supports corporate audits and regulatory agency inspections including DEA, FDA, MHRA, and ANVISA, lending his expertise to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Previous Experience at Skanska
From 2019 to 2022, Israel Rivera worked as a Sr. Validation Engineer at Skanska, stationed at Lilly del Caribe in Carolina, PR. During his tenure, he was involved in validation activities crucial to maintaining the integrity and quality of pharmaceutical processes. His responsibilities included ensuring that products met all safety and regulatory standards.
Career at GSK
Israel Rivera spent seven years at GSK in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He initially served as a Process Engineer from 2012 to 2017 and later transitioned to the role of Validation Manager from 2017 to 2019. His work involved participation in multi-disciplinary teams focused on investigations, technology transfer, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
Early Career at Pfizer
Israel Rivera's early career includes roles at Pfizer in Carolina, PR. He worked as a Validation Engineer from 2007 to 2011, followed by a role as a Production Process Improver from 2011 to 2012. These roles provided foundational experiences in process validation and production process improvements, enhancing his capabilities in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Israel Rivera holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, where he studied from 2000 to 2006. His strong educational foundation in engineering has equipped him with the technical knowledge required to excel in various roles within the pharmaceutical industry.