Ricardo Rodrigues, Ph.D.
About Ricardo Rodrigues, Ph.D.
Ricardo Rodrigues, Ph.D., is a Junior Quality Assurance Manager at Procter & Gamble, with a background in molecular biology and extensive experience in quality management.
Company
Ricardo Rodrigues is currently employed at Procter & Gamble as a Junior Quality Assurance Manager. Based in Schwalbach, Hesse, Germany, he has held this role since 2021. His responsibilities include managing GMP/Good Distribution Practices for medicinal products, medical devices, and food supplements. Additionally, he handles product quality complaint management, change control management, and conducts quality management reviews and self-inspections.
Title
Ricardo Rodrigues, Ph.D., serves as a Junior Quality Assurance Manager at Procter & Gamble. In this capacity, he is responsible for deviation management, in-market actions, crisis management, and developing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). He also manages Quality Assurance Technical Agreements.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Rodrigues holds a Doctor of Natural Sciences - Dr. rer. nat. in Biology from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where he studied from 2012 to 2019. He completed his Master's in Biomedical Sciences - Cancer Genomics and Developmental Biology from Utrecht University between 2010 and 2012. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, specializing in Molecular Biology and Genetics, from the University of Lisbon, which he obtained in 2010. His expertise encompasses managing GMP/Good Distribution Practices, handling product quality complaints, change control, deviation management, and developing CAPA.
Background
Ricardo Rodrigues's professional background includes a diverse range of research and scientific roles. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Staff Scientist and Doctoral Candidate at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, where he spent a cumulative total of nearly seven years. He also completed research projects at Utrecht University and the Hubrecht Institute for Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research in the Netherlands. His initial professional experience began with a research internship at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa in Portugal.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ricardo Rodrigues has been responsible for significant tasks in quality assurance, including handling product quality complaints and managing change control. His role involves deviation management and conducting quality management reviews and self-inspections, crucial for maintaining high standards of product quality and safety. He has also played a key role in crisis management and developing CAPA, ensuring that preventive measures are in place to mitigate future risks.