Pamela Egan
@pamelaegan
Experienced Quality Assurance professional with extensive regulatory expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a Quality Assurance professional with over twenty-five years of experience in Quality Compliance, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality Systems within FDA-regulated environments. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence, where I have successfully influenced cross-functional teams to achieve objectives and meet deadlines in fast-paced settings.
As the owner of PRP Consulting, I have worked with both foreign and domestic clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries, developing quality assurance and regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with regulations. My expertise includes performing batch record reviews, conducting GMP assessments, and implementing effective quality systems. I take pride in mentoring and coaching individuals, fostering a collaborative environment that drives success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner, Independent Pharmaceutical Industry Consultant
PRP Consulting
Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)
Works with foreign and domestic clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries to develop quality assurance and regulatory strategies for compliance with regulations. Perform Batch Record Review and Batch Release.
Laboratory Technician
University of Chicago
Dec 1988 - Mar 1990 (1 year 3 months)
Induced mutations in mammalian cells using x-rays and various mutagenic chemicals. Maintained all cell lines for use in experimentation and performed DNA sequencing.
HCV Technical Product Development Technician
Abbott Laboratories
Mar 1990 - May 1990 (2 months)
Performed human monoclonal antibody EIA assays to determine the ideal component configuration for efficacy and specificity for the second-generation HCV diagnostic test. This role contributed to the development of advanced diagnostic solutions.
Analytical Quality Assurance Product Leader
Abbott Laboratories
May 1990 - Feb 1992 (1 year 9 months)
Performed EIA/RIA HBsAg assays to test raw material, in-process, finished product, and stability testing while following cGMP, USP, SOP, ISO, FDA, and OSHA regulations. Performed cGMP audits.
Analytical Quality Assurance Supervisor/Scheduler
Abbott Laboratories
Feb 1992 - May 1993 (1 year 3 months)
Supervised floor operations for all HBsAg product testing and documentation. Scheduled and coordinated incoming raw material, in-process, finished product, and stability testing materials for testing for first and second shift.
Technical Support Specialist
Abbott Laboratories
May 1993 - Jul 1996 (3 years 2 months)
Revamped the entire training program for the Technical Support Specialist position. Addressed technical customer complaints for all EIA/RIA monoclonal antibody products and instrumentation.
Cell Culture Manager
Abbott Laboratories
Jul 1996 - May 1997 (10 months)
Manufactured and scaled-up monoclonal antibodies for all diagnostic products. Managed hollow fiber bioreactor production runs, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
Cell and Tissue Culture Supervisor
Goodwin Biotechnology Incorporated
Jun 1997 - May 1999 (1 year 11 months)
Supervised the manufacturing and scale-up of antibodies for use in bioreactor production. This role was critical in advancing biotechnological product development and production.
Laboratory Manager
Nova Southeastern University
May 1999 - Mar 2000 (10 months)
Managed Teaching Assistants for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics labs. Implemented and maintained a new inventory system for all chemicals, glassware, instruments, and general laboratory supplies.
Quality Assurance Associate
Medimmune Inc.
Jan 2002 - Jun 2003 (1 year 5 months)
Reviewed cell culture and purification batch records to assure compliance requirements. Reviewed supporting documentation including equipment logbooks, cleaning logs, environmental monitoring data, sterilization cycles, and quality control results.
Senior Quality Assurance Representative
Eli Lilly & Co.
Jun 2003 - Feb 2005 (1 year 8 months)
Provided compliance support for the new insulin manufacturing site. Reviewed user requirements, system classifications, and technical specifications for both the Isolated Cartridge Filling Line and the Automated and Semi-Automated Visual Inspection Machines to ensure that quality requirements were met.
Regulatory Associate
Eli Lilly & Co.
Feb 2005 - Feb 2006 (1 year)
Prepared CMC regulatory submissions and implemented Common Technical Documents. Provided regulatory reviews of documents required for regulatory submissions.
Quality Assurance Regulatory Manager
Centric Health Resources Specialty Pharmacy
Feb 2006 - May 2007 (1 year 3 months)
Directed the requirements of the quality system and created and presented all required employee training. Participated in the formation of a new company that helps subsidize patient financial hardships.
Quality Assurance Supervisor, Batch Record Review and Audit Group
Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals, Inc.
May 2007 - Jul 2009 (2 years 2 months)
Supervised batch record review and led a team that successfully reviewed and closed 4000 batch records in 6 months. Restructured the batch record review process that led to timely review and compiled monthly and quarterly batch record review metrics.
Quality Assurance Audit Group Analyst
Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals, Inc.
Aug 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 7 months)
Hosted all customer audits and developed training programs for the Quality Assurance department. Trained employees on the TrackWise process for quality review, complaint, and return modules.
Quality Engineer
Sandoz Inc.
Apr 2011 - Oct 2011 (6 months)
Wrote, reviewed, and approved deviations and managed the CAPA system. Successfully implemented a new procedure that resulted in timely closure and provided support to Quality Assurance Batch Record Review.
Senior Quality Consultant, Team Lead, Deviation and Batch Record Review
Quintiles Consulting, Client Confidential
Oct 2011 - Oct 2013 (2 years)
Led an Investigation Consulting Team which resulted in the closure of 100 high priority deviations in six weeks, exceeding client expectations. Led a consulting Batch Record Review Team which resulted in improving the compliance of client batch records.
Sr. Quality Consultant, Team Lead, Change Control
Tunnell Consulting, Client Confidential
Mar 2014 - Nov 2014 (8 months)
Led a Consulting Change Control Team which resulted in streamlining the process, updating procedures, and improving timely closure. Performed third-party coaching, mentoring, and oversight of change controls to ensure effective changes.
Senior Quality Consultant
Quintiles Consulting, Client Confidential
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Reviewed Customer Complaints for injectable products. This role focused on ensuring proper documentation and resolution of customer feedback related to sterile/aseptic/vaccine manufacturing.
Managing Consultant
PRP Consulting, Client Confidential
Jan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)
Provided Quality support to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal procedures. Performed Batch Record Review, contributing to the compliance and quality assurance of injectable products.
Senior Quality Consultant
PRP Consulting, Client Confidential
May 2016 - Oct 2016 (5 months)
Performed microbiological investigations for injectable products. This role involved detailed analysis and problem-solving to address quality issues related to sterile/aseptic/vaccine manufacturing.
Senior Quality Consultant, Team Lead
Validant, Client Confidential
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 (2 months)
Provided general and strategic consultation to prepare for an upcoming PAI inspection. Led a team of consultants to update and create needed Quality System SOPs, specifically creating Deviation, Complaint, and Change Control SOPs.
Senior Quality Consultant, Interim Quality Compliance and Regulatory Manager
PRP Consulting, Client Confidential
Jan 2017 - Jun 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Developed and implemented an entire Quality Management System (QMS) and converted a paper-based Quality System to an electronic Trackwise Quality System. Implemented a Remediation Plan in response to a prior FDA Warning Letter and 483 observations, providing FDA with monthly remediation updates.
Senior Quality Consultant
NSF, Client Confidential
Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (3 months)
Reviewed batch records retrospectively per FDA response commitment for injectable products. This role ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and supported the client's post-audit remediation efforts.
Senior Quality Consultant
QxP Consulting, Client Confidential
Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Supported Quality and Manufacturing for the commercialization of a new drug product and participated in a successful FDA audit that led to final approval. Reviewed batch records in real time and provided general and strategic consultation to prepare for upcoming PAI.
Senior Quality Consultant
PRP Consulting, Client Confidential
Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 (2 months)
Developed and implemented a Quality Customer Complaint System for injectable products. This initiative streamlined the complaint handling process and improved regulatory compliance.
Senior Quality Consultant, Team Lead
QxP Consulting, Client Confidential
Oct 2020 - Jan 2021 (3 months)
Reviewed Lab Data for Data Integrity Issues, focusing on injectable products. This role was crucial in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory data within the sterile/aseptic/vaccine sector.
Senior Quality Consultant, Team Lead
Primecore, Client Confidential
Feb 2021 - Sep 2021 (7 months)
Created Quality System SOPs for a start-up biotechnology company and reviewed Master Batch Records. Coached and mentored on investigation writing, root cause analysis, CAPA, and effectiveness checks.
Senior Quality Consultant
PRP Consulting, Client Confidential
Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Performed batch record review and improved quality systems for injectable products. This role focused on enhancing compliance and efficiency within the sterile/aseptic/vaccine manufacturing environment.
Senior Quality Consultant, Director of Manufacturing Quality
PRP Consulting, Client Confidential
Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Led the manufacturing quality group and performed batch record review, including packaging records. Reviewed deviation reports, including root cause analysis, and performed product release, including completing the Certificate of Release and associated documents in Veeva.
Senior Quality Consultant
PRP Consulting, Client Confidential
Jun 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 1 month)
Performed batch record review, including packaging records, and product release, including completing the Certificate of Release and associated documents in Veeva. Reviewed deviation reports, including root cause analysis, and collaborated with pharmaceutical development, supply operations and CMO external global partners, including the EU QP, to ensure adequate oversight of manufacturing and supp
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Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Biology. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in biological sciences.
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