Brett Leard Email & Phone Number

Alpharetta, Georgia, US

• Developing and implementing protocols for package design validation, packaging process validation, and packaging stability testing related to sterile and non-sterile projects, as well as driving new packaging.
• Validating packaging equipment and packaging manufacturing processes to determine appropriate sourcing, purchasing, installation planning and specifications
• Inventing and documenting intellectual property of innovative, breakthrough designs according to established company procedures
• Project lead and technical lead for Project Napali, managing the redesign and optimization of printed patient and clinician literature booklets/manuals (DFU/IFU)
• Project lead and technical lead for Project Mammoth, managing the conversion of all CR90 die cut Tyvek lids to CR27 coating

Alpharetta, Georgia, US

• Packaging lead and SME for Project NESSI, requiring design validation of a new sterile barrier system and process validation for new sealing equipment (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ), while achieving $700k annual cost savings.
• Packaging lead for Project Swan, managing package performance validation and labeling activities for the 2024 new product launch of CORGRIP* SR
• Packaging lead for interventional pain new product development and sustaining projects, including Project Slash preformed rigid tray redesign, integrating OrthogenRX* acquisition, and Signal-NPV design validation
• Inventor of 3 granted patents used with COOLIEF*
• Earned Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt
• Filed 3 patent applications for new product packaging (1 utility; 2 design)

Alpharetta, Georgia, US

• Packaging lead for saving $210K annually through material optimization in Digestive Health and former Respiratory Health portfolios
• Packaging lead for integrating pain management (ambIT*) and digestive health (NEOMED*) acquisitions
• Conducted package testing and assisted with engineering and validation builds
• Co-developed detailed packaging assembly drawings based on ISO/ASTM/ISTA standards to align with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Cupertino, California, US

• Provided world-class customer service as the first point of contact for personalized iOS/watchOS technical support
• Researched and grasped technical information across multiple tools while tactfully communicating with each customer
• Performed comprehensive troubleshooting by probing, analyzing, isolating, and resolving diverse, complex issues
• Conceptualized, created, and augmented automatable documentation processes by integrating custom text templates

Clemson, SC, US

• Prepared and aided in trials, seminars, and industry sponsored research
• Supported printing press production, machine and equipment repairs, and color station maintenance
• Created standard operating procedures and maintained laboratory inventory

Geneva, Switzerland, CH

• Designed, developed and systemized a simplistic identification system elucidating packaging materials
• Participated in collaborative packaging tests examining revamped package formats for sterile medical devices
• Interacted with local suppliers and gained exposure to corrugate, label, and plastic bottle manufacturing
• Assisted engineers in revising standard operating procedures streamlined for more user-friendly purposes
• Analyzed engineering drawings and specifications to optimize and improve existing package designs
• Generated 3D printed models for packaging equipment sourcing

Atlanta, GA, US

• Served front counter and drive-thru customers, and conducted second mile service
• Adhered to all food safety policies and procedures to properly safeguard consumers and maintain first-rate quality
• Cooked food, motivated kitchen Team Members, and accelerated catering preparations for Clemson University college football game days