Accomplished professional with over 17 years of experience in Research & Development, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing and Supply Chain for global enterprises focused on Plastics and Healthcare including the world’s leading technology companies of the polymers and medical industries.Analytical & strategic thinking leader with successful track record in managing international projects and programs exercising great impact on financial metrics.In-depth cross functional areas of expertise, skills & core competencies include: • Healthcare / Medical Devices, Polymers / Plastics, Chemical & Materials Engineering • Project & Program Management through PDCA methodology, PMI practices and Lean-Six Sigma disciplines • Product Lifecycle & Enabling Processes, Sustainability, New Business Development • Innovation, Intellectual Property, New Product Introduction (NPI / PDP) • Multicultural green field site start-up operations, Technology transfers, Multi-Plant trials • Quality System, Risks & Change Control for highly regulated environments • Supply Chain Management through APICS practices, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Suppliers Development • Cost effective / Results orientedProven knowledge with a Master’s Degree in Sciences in Chemical Engineering and extensive graduate education combining technical & administration background, through national & abroad universities: North Carolina State University (USA), Université Laval (Canada), Universidad de Guadalajara, ITESO and others. Funds support included by the Mexican Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT).Contact Info:carlostovarcis@gmail.com