Kenneth Antwi (Sme)
About Kenneth Antwi (Sme)
Kenneth Antwi is a Senior Training and Development Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, New Jersey, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles in quality assurance, aseptic engineering, and pharmaceutical sales.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kenneth Antwi currently holds the position of Senior Training and Development Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, New Jersey. His role involves the development and implementation of training programs for new hires to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. In this capacity, he manages technical governing documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documents, including Instructor-Led Trainings (ILTs), On-the-Job Trainings (OJTs), and Master Batch Records.
Previous Roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Kenneth Antwi has a diverse professional background in the pharmaceutical industry. Previously, he worked at QuVa Pharma, Inc. as an IV drugs aseptic engineer for one year, at AmerisourceBergen (PharMedium) as an Intravenous drug specialist for eight months, and at IPPC Pharmacy as a Quality Assurance Analyst for two years. His roles have equipped him with expertise in aseptic training for IV drugs, cell processing aseptic engineering, and quality assurance and compliance.
Educational Background in Science and Business
Kenneth Antwi has a comprehensive educational background in science and business. He studied at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, where he earned a Master of Business and Science degree. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science from Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, an Associate of Arts in Chemistry from Union County College, and a Science diploma in Biology from Mfantsipim School. His training includes certification in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from PharMedium and qualification in Cell Processing from Bristol Myers Squibb.
Expertise in Training and Quality Assurance
Kenneth Antwi specializes in training and development within the pharmaceutical industry. He has extensive experience managing systems such as Veeva, SuccessFactors, Oracle, Celabs, Syncade MES, and Infinity access. His professional expertise includes initiating deviations and investigations, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with cGMP, 503B SOPs, and GDocP standards. He has also played a key role in the end-to-end cell therapy drug development for ABECMA.
Early Career and Research Experience
Kenneth Antwi began his career with roles such as a Paraprofessional Educator at College Bound and a Research Assistant at Union County College / Rutgers University. His research experience, which spans three years in New Brunswick, New Jersey, laid the foundation for his subsequent career in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, he has experience as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, having worked at CVS Health and Elmora Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals.