Type Of Business:
Pharmaceutical Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Ms. Gomez' expertise is in compliance oversight and regulations supervision of the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
Major Product/SVS:
Pharmaceuticals
Favorite Business Publication:
Pharmaceutical Technology; Chemical & Engineering News; Quality Digest
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading History Books, Traveling, Studying Archeology
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Radiation Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico (1972); Bachelor of Science in Physical Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico (1967)
Affiliations Awards:
American Society for Quality; American Chemical Society
Industry:
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
Country of Origin:
Venezuela
Date of Distinction:
1/5/2009
Work History:
Director of Quality Assurance, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Corona, CA (2002-Present); Manager of Technical Projects and Corporate Quality Assurance, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2001-2002); Director of Corporate Quality Assurance, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1999-2001); Vice-President of Quality Assurance, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1995-1999); Vice-President of Quality Systems, Mova Pharmaceutical Corporation, Caguas, Puerto Rico (1992-1995); Director of Quality Assurance, Sterling, Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (1991-1992); Vice-President of Quality Assurance and Compliance, Watson Laboratories, Inc. (1987-1991); Vice-President of Operations, Watson Laboratories, Inc. (1986-1987); Plant Manager, Searle Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Skokie, IL (1984-1986); Director of Production, Searle and Company, Caguas, Puerto Rico (1981-1984); Director of Quality Control, Searle and Company (1978-1981); Internal Compliance Manager, Searle and Company (1975-1978)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Gomez' modesty separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Gomez' greatest career achievement was having the opportunity to actively participate in the start-up of Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., one of today's leaders in the generic pharmaceutical industry.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Gomez would like to be remembered by her peers as a person who was always willing to listen to others' points of view in an objective and open manner.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If Ms. Gomez could solve one problem in the world, she would eliminate hunger and provide adequate living conditions for all.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Gomez would like to have lunch with Albert Einstein because he dared to think outside of common scientific concepts.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is being able to successfully transfer products between Puerto Rico and England.
Charity:
The Humane Society of the United States; Various Animal Shelters, Puerto Rico
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her employees.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her experience in the field of pharmaceutical quality assurance.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Gomez began her career as an auditor of companies that provided pharmaceutical products to the United States Department of Defense. She gained professional experience by being involved in all aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing and associated quality control systems. She also believes that the main goal of those who work in the field of pharmaceutical quality assurance should be to provide affordable, high-quality pharmaceutical products that will enable people to effectively manage their health conditions.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the Research and Developmental Activities of the Pharmacists and Chemists, Ensuring the Use of Proper Manufacturing Practices in the Internal Research and Development Department Per Regulatory Agency Guidelines, Ensuring that Appropriate Quality Systems are Implemented and that Information and Documentation Submitted to Regulatory Agencies Meet Requirements, Assisting Managers and Employees in the Research, Development and Quality Assurance Departments, Preparing for Regulatory Agency Inspections