Richard Chandler
About Richard Chandler
Richard Chandler is a Validation Scientist Engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb in Syracuse, New York, with extensive experience in GMP validation and expertise in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Richard Chandler is currently employed as a Validation Scientist Engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb in Syracuse, New York, United States. His role involves overseeing and ensuring the validation of various processes, equipment, and facilities. He applies his extensive experience to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Previous Work Experience
Richard Chandler has worked in various capacities within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. His most recent previous position was as a Sr. Validation Engineer at ACE C & Q, LLC in 2020 for three months. Prior to that, he was a Validation Engineer (Medical Device) at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2018 to 2019 for six months in Rochester, New York Area. Additionally, he held several roles at Unither Pharmaceuticals, including Supervisor/Senior Validation Specialist and Validation Supervisor, and worked at UCB as Validation Lead/Supervisor for seven years. His career also includes a position as Sr. Validation Specialist at Celltech and experience as a Senior Validation Engineer - Lead at LSMW in Marburg, Germany.
Educational Background
Richard Chandler studied at Union College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has effectively applied throughout his extensive career in validation and quality assurance.
Expertise in GMP Validation
With over nine years of experience in GMP validation, Richard Chandler has demonstrated expertise in guiding successful teams and maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. His skills include equipment testing and qualification, process validation, and utilities/facilities qualification, ensuring that all operations meet the highest quality standards.
Skills and Technical Proficiency
Richard Chandler's skill set includes technical writing, risk assessments, and risk management in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). He is knowledgeable in commissioning, life cycle management, and validation master plans. His experience also encompasses audit preparation and support, equipment specifying, and project management. Additionally, he has a background in construction supervision, quality assurance, and addressing CAPA/deviations, making him a well-rounded professional in his field.