Kevin Villalongo, MBA, Pmp
About Kevin Villalongo, MBA, Pmp
Kevin Villalongo, MBA, PMP, serves as the Site Director at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he has worked since 2020. He possesses strong leadership skills and extensive experience in operations, quality assurance, and manufacturing across various pharmaceutical companies.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Kevin Villalongo has served as the Site Director at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC since 2020. In this role, he oversees all operational activities at the Dechra Veterinary Products site located in Fort Worth, Texas. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing operational efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Villalongo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad del Turabo, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2009 to 2010. He also studied Chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, earning his degree from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, he obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2014 from the Institute of Project Management.
Background
Kevin Villalongo has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in both manufacturing and corporate environments. He has worked in regulated sectors, including FDA, Medical Device, and USDA environments. His career includes significant positions at GSK, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, and Procter & Gamble, contributing to his strategic leadership style.
Previous Experience
Before joining Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Kevin Villalongo held several key positions. He worked as a Manager of Quality Control at GSK from 2016 to 2018 and as a Senior Project Manager at GSK from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Site Leader at Scapa Healthcare from 2019 to 2020 and as Director of Operations at American Laboratories from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes roles at Procter & Gamble and Novartis, where he focused on R&D and validation engineering.
Leadership Skills
Kevin Villalongo possesses strong leadership and influential skills, developed through successful project execution in operations, Quality Assurance, manufacturing, and research and development. His extensive experience in various roles has equipped him with the ability to lead teams effectively and drive operational success in complex environments.