Luca Ridder
About Luca Ridder
Luca Ridder is a Senior Specialist in Quality Compliance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland, with a background in biochemistry and lean systems.
Title and Current Role
Luca Ridder currently holds the position of Senior Specialist, Quality Compliance, Global API at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, Luca focuses on compliance aspects within global active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) operations. This role leverages Luca's strong background in quality control and biochemistry.
Previous Work Experience
Before becoming a Senior Specialist, Luca Ridder worked at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics as a QC Biochemist from 2020 to 2021. In this role, Luca concentrated on quality control within the diagnostics sector. Earlier in 2019, Luca also served a 7-month stint as a Quality Intern at Bristol Myers Squibb. During the internship, Luca gained valuable experience in quality assurance processes within the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Luca Ridder completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Biochemistry at the University of Limerick from 2016 to 2020. Subsequently, Luca pursued a Specialist Diploma in Lean Systems at the same university, achieving the diploma in 2021 after an 11-month program. This educational background has provided Luca with a strong foundation in biochemistry and lean systems.
Certifications and Skills
Luca Ridder holds a Yellow Belt certification in Lean Six-Sigma. Luca is known for a pragmatic problem-solving approach and an affinity for metric-based reporting. Additionally, Luca is recognized as an effective communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ongoing and Future Educational Pursuits
Luca Ridder is currently undertaking a Specialist Diploma in Lean Systems and Lean Black Belt. Luca has expressed an interest in pursuing a part-time master's degree upon the completion of the Specialist Diploma. These pursuits indicate a commitment to continuous improvement and further specialization in lean methodologies.