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ELVIS OPOKU BAAH

Peterborough

Summary

Quality-focused life sciences professional with hands-on experience in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic processing, and regulatory compliance within highly regulated environments. Currently working in aseptic manufacturing operations at Chiesi S.p.A. supporting Grade A/B cleanroom production, deviation investigations, CAPA activities, and GMP documentation.

Experienced in maintaining EU GMP Annex 1 compliance, supporting batch record review, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and inspection preparedness. Motivated to apply GMP manufacturing expertise to support advanced therapy manufacturing and operational compliance within the cell and gene therapy sector.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

GMP Quality & Regulatory Associate

exFDA Consultants
Zurich, Switzerland (Remote)
2024.01 - Current
  • Support companies in strengthening Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Conduct gap analyses against ISO 13485 and GMP regulatory frameworks to identify compliance risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Contribute to CAPA implementation and quality documentation updates to support inspection readiness.
  • Assist in aligning production training programs with deviation trends and CAPA outcomes to strengthen operational compliance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective execution of regulatory and quality projects.

GMP Manufacturing Technician – Aseptic Operations

Chiesi s.p.A
Parma, Province of Parma
2023.01 - Current

Key Achievements

  • Improved batch documentation accuracy by 15% through documentation initiatives and operator support.
  • Reinforced contamination control strategies and cleanroom behaviour to maintain aseptic manufacturing standards.
  • Provided onboarding support to new operators, reinforcing GMP, GDP, and cleanroom expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Execute aseptic compounding and filling operations in Grade A/B cleanroom environments under EU GMP Annex 1 requirements.
  • Ensure GMP-compliant manufacturing operations through accurate completion of batch records and production documentation.
  • Support deviation investigations and root cause analysis in collaboration with supervisors and Quality Assurance teams.
  • Participate in equipment qualification, cleaning validation and change control activities supporting compliant facility operations.
  • Review electronic batch records (EBR) to ensure data integrity and documentation accuracy prior to QA review.
  • Design and deliver GMP onboarding and cleanroom behaviour training for new production operators.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering and Production teams to maintain operational readiness and regulatory compliance.

Manufacturing Technician – Chemical Production

Arkema
Boretto, Provincia di Reggio Emilia
2019.07 - 2020.01
  • Operated synthesis and blending processes under ISO 9001 compliance.
  • Contributed to process improvements increasing yield and reducing rework.
  • Supported validation and equipment qualification with engineering teams.
  • Maintained adherence to EHS, SOPs, and data integrity standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Parma
Parma, Italy
2019.01 - 2024.07

Skills

  • FDA 21 CFR 210 / 211 / 820
  • EU GMP Annex 1
  • ISO 13485 & MDSAP
  • Data Integrity (ALCOA)
  • CAPA Management
  • Deviation Investigation
  • Root Cause Analysis

Quality systems and Tools

  • eQMS
  • TrackWise
  • SOP Development & Compliance
  • Audit Preparation Support
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Manufacturing Operations

  • Aseptic Processing (Grade A/B Cleanrooms)
  • Environmental & Contamination Control
  • Equipment Qualification
  • Cleaning Validation
  • Batch Record Review
  • GMP Documentation & Logbooks

Languages

English
Native
Italian
Native
Spanish
Elementary

Certification

  • AIGPE Certified FMEA Specialist, 2025, exFDA Consultant (Switzerland)
  • Biotility: Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA), 2025, University of Florida – CITI Program
  • Lead Auditor – GMP, Udemy Accredited

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Bass Guitar Playing
  • Continuous Improvement Projects

Timeline

GMP Quality & Regulatory Associate

exFDA Consultants
2024.01 - Current

GMP Manufacturing Technician – Aseptic Operations

Chiesi s.p.A
2023.01 - Current

Manufacturing Technician – Chemical Production

Arkema
2019.07 - 2020.01

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Parma
2019.01 - 2024.07
ELVIS OPOKU BAAH