Roy Freitas
About Roy Freitas
Roy Freitas is a Batch Record Reviewer at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, New Jersey, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries.
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Roy Freitas currently holds the position of Batch Record Reviewer at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, New Jersey, United States. His role involves overseeing the documentation process in manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Work Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before becoming a Batch Record Reviewer, Roy Freitas worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb for one year, from 2020 to 2021. During this period, he was based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he focused on quality assurance initiatives within the company.
Career in Validation and Compliance
Roy Freitas has held multiple roles emphasizing validation and compliance in pharmaceutical and biotech companies. In 2020, he served as a Validation Engineer at Sandoz in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area. Prior to that, he worked as a Validation Specialist at PSC Biotech for eight years in Pomona, CA, and as a Compliance Engineer Specialist at CorePharma LLC in Middlesex, NJ. These roles saw him applying various validation and compliance principles, contributing to quality and regulatory standards.
Early Career and Roles in Engineering
Roy Freitas began his career in engineering at Kearfott Corporation, where he worked as a Logistics Engineer from 1980 to 1997, followed by a position as Systems Engineer from 1997 to 2000 in Wayne and Little Falls, NJ respectively. He later moved to Flex as a System Engineer for two years in Oakland, NJ. His role at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals from 2002 to 2008 as Maintenance Supervisor, and later at Pfizer as a Production Supervisor in 2009, allowed him to focus on the maintenance and production aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise
Roy Freitas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he studied from 1982 to 1988. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in CAR-T manufacturing operations, GMP compliance, and various engineering roles. He possesses skills in software tools such as Microsoft Office, MAXIMO, SAP, and CAD, and has demonstrated leadership and planning proficiency, crucial for managing team operations and enhancing productivity.
Skills and Competencies
Throughout his career, Roy Freitas has developed a comprehensive skill set that includes GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) crucial for pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as expertise in CAR-T manufacturing operations. He has suggested ideas for cost savings and productivity improvements without compromising on quality. His leadership and planning skills have been vital in motivating, scheduling, training, and assisting hourly employees in daily operations.