Kevin Ruta, Gscpm, MBA, Lssgb
About Kevin Ruta, Gscpm, MBA, Lssgb
Kevin Ruta is the Associate Director of Drug Product Development – Pilot Plant Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in project and facility operations across various Fortune 100 companies.
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Kevin Ruta, Gscpm, MBA, Lssgb, serves as the Associate Director of Drug Product Development for Pilot Plant Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Summit, NJ.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Kevin Ruta manages Drug Product Development Pilot Plant operations, encompassing Solid Dosage and Liquids Processing in potent compound handling facilities, and powder testing laboratories in Summit & New Brunswick, NJ. He oversees containment upgrades to facility and processing equipment, department operating footprint, and future laboratory optimization and upgrades.
Previous Experience at CHANEL
From 2014 to 2018, Kevin Ruta worked at CHANEL as Manager of Plant Engineering and Workplace Services in the Greater New York City Area. He oversaw engineering services and workplace management, ensuring the seamless operation of plant facilities.
Previous Experience at Merck
Kevin Ruta held the position of Sr. Project Engineer at Merck from 2005 to 2014. Based in the Greater New York City Area, he managed significant engineering projects, providing technical leadership and spearheading the coordination, delivery, and installation of equipment.
Education and Certifications
Kevin Ruta holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rutgers Business School, earned between 2013 and 2015. He also has a degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology (2008-2012) and completed his undergraduate studies in Engineering/Industrial Management at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Additionally, he holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) certification.