Rich Appezzato
About Rich Appezzato
Rich Appezzato is the Senior Manager of Global Process Analytics & Engineering at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ, with extensive experience in engineering and validation roles across various pharmaceutical companies.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Rich Appezzato is currently serving as the Senior Manager of Global Process Analytics & Engineering at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ. In this role, he focuses on process analytics and engineering responsibilities on a global scale. His contributions are integral to the optimization and enhancement of process systems at the company.
Previous Employment at West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
Rich Appezzato worked at West-Ward Pharmaceuticals as a Validation Manager in a contract position from 2012 to 2013. During his tenure in Eatontown, NJ, he was responsible for ensuring validation processes met industry standards.
Experience at ImClone Systems
Rich Appezzato has extensive experience at ImClone Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, where he held multiple positions. He started as a Project Engineer from 1999 to 2002, then moved up to Senior Project Engineer from 2002 to 2004. Following this, he served as an Engineering Project Manager from 2004 to 2010. His work at ImClone Systems involved critical project management and engineering responsibilities.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Rich Appezzato earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University, College of Engineering. His education provided a solid foundation in engineering principles, which has been pivotal throughout his career.
Project Management and Inspection Expertise
Rich Appezzato led the design, construction, commissioning, and validation of biotech manufacturing/laboratory facilities worth $60 million and $300 million, respectively. He also actively participated in FDA Pre Approval Inspections (PAI) and other agency inspections as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various manufacturing equipment and process systems. His expertise covers Trackwise change control/requests, CAPA investigations, and the development and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.