Jerome Zhi An TAN
Lead Project Engineer
Singapore
Summary
I am a dynamic professional with extensive experience managing complex pharmaceutical projects across cross-disciplinary teams. I demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and finesse, ensuring timely and right-first-time project completion. I am known for my technical expertise and ability to adapt quickly to new challenges. I have a consistent track record of proactively identifying and mitigating risks, which ensure project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Project Engineer, Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO)
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
Singapore
08.2017 - Current
- Approaching 9 years of work experience in project management within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Led and managed complex projects related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Technology Transfer (TT) projects. To date, I have held responsibility as project lead for four (4) different products, ranging from cardiovascular to oncology drug products.
- Well-versed in other complex projects, including process transfer to novel equipment, equipment commissioning, qualification of secondary sources of supply of raw materials and digitalization initiatives.
- Key contributor to various Quality chapters of new Quality manual for the company, including Equipment Qualification, Technology Transfer, and Product / Intermediate Storage and Expiry.
- Served as Technical Lead for the JANUMET Facility.
- Rich experience in handling complex investigations / significant investigations.
- Technical Subject Matter Expert in Bilayer Compression and Single-Layer Compression (FETTE FE55 and PT3090).
Engineering Intern (Research & Development)
Procter & Gamble
Surrey, United Kingdom
07.2016 - 09.2016
- 12-week placement in the Greater London Innovation Centre based in Egham, Surrey, UK
- Completed an internship project on scale-up of Olay® skincare products from laboratory to pilot scale
- Performance was awarded a Hire Recommendation and an “Exceeded Expectations” rating
Overall Project Coordinator
Raincatcher UK
London, United Kingdom
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Led a team of six volunteers to Tabora, Tanzania, representing Raincatcher UK as Overall Project Coordinator
- 9-week volunteering project in Tanzania that sought to provide sustainable water solutions to poverty-stricken communities in the Tabora region.
- Project scope involved building a 50,000 L water tank for a local village community, alongside the delivery of educational programs to promote Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
- Managed the overall operations of the project, dealt with negotiations with local NGOs in Tanzania, planned the project schedule and budget allocations, and ensured smooth delivery of program
Education
MEng - Chemical Engineering
Imperial College London
United Kingdom01-2017
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Bunka Language School
Singapore01-2024
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Ikoma Language School
Singapore01-2019
GCE Advanced Level (A-Level) - undefined
Raffles Junior College
Singapore01-2010
Skills
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and project management expertise
New product introduction and technology transfers
Technical report writing and presentation skills
Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis
Project management and co-ordination
Stakeholder management
Timeline
Lead Project Engineer, Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO)
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
08.2017 - Current
Engineering Intern (Research & Development)
Procter & Gamble
07.2016 - 09.2016
Overall Project Coordinator
Raincatcher UK
07.2015 - 08.2015
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Bunka Language School
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Ikoma Language School
GCE Advanced Level (A-Level) - undefined
Raffles Junior College
MEng - Chemical Engineering
Imperial College London