Kenneth Potempa

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Seeking New Challenge- Sr Project Manager/Project Manager - Pharmaceuticals - PMO/CMO -corporate, mfg, project, contract @
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Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States, United States
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About Kenneth Potempa

Project Management/Commercialization and international experience in in Pharmaceutical, Nutritional, and Consumer Products businesses with achievements in Project Management, New Product Development, and Contract Manufacturing Management within a manufacturing/ plant environment as well as corporate roles. Proven ability to work in fast paced organizations. Accomplished in launching new products, plant capital expansion start-ups, technical transfer, drug development project management, reducing commercialization time and cost reductions/process optimization inside the organization or with contract manufacturers. Entrepreneur and patent holder for consumer sports product. B.S. in Chemical Engineering.CORE COMPETENCIES- Project Management - New Product Launch - Contract Manufacturing Management - Change Agent for Work Process Improvement - Operations/Manufacturing/Engineering Management - People development and motivation- Manufacturing Plant Design, Start-up/Expansion ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Led integrated project plan preparation and execution - with 10 functional streams on Launch of FDA approved Aptiom Monotherapy sNDA (epilepsy) - with 31 functional streams for Dasotraline launch planning for NDA submission (ADHD and binge eating disorders) • Custom development and product manufacture through all Phases of API development and commercialization.• Commercialized existing and new nutritional products for markets worldwide through 17 contract manufacturing companies• Spearheaded Regulatory compliance initiative that reformulated over 200 nutritional products.• Reduced startup launch from 6 months to 2 months resulting in quicker market response • Led development and marketing for patented consumer sports product Specialties: Project Management; Contract Manufacturing Management; Technology Transfer & Start-up; Manufacturing Engineering Management

Kenneth Potempa's Current Company Details
Mojo Risin' LLC

Mojo Risin' Llc

Seeking New Challenge- Sr Project Manager/Project Manager - Pharmaceuticals - PMO/CMO -corporate, mfg, project, contract
Kenneth Potempa Work Experience Details
  • Mojo Risin' Llc
    Principal Member
    Mojo Risin' Llc Jul 2016 - Present
    Mojo Risin' LLC has developed a Patented, water resistant and buoyant, soft and durable, Rod and Reel carrying case which is also combination tailbone relief seat cushion, emergency poncho, camo poncho, emergency shelter, and blanket.Principal Member• Developed, Submitted and Awarded patent 9,392,782 B2 for Rod and Reel carrying case product• Developed and led Focus Group research on prototype resulting in improvements for consumer use• Production of 50 units for future test market• Marketing preparation for International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades – Orlando 7/11-13, 2018
  • Sunovion Pharmaceuticals
    Senior Project Manager, Commercial Pmo
    Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Nov 2014 - Jul 2016
    Marlborough, Ma, Us
    Manage projects within the established scope, schedule, and budget while meeting or surpassing Commercial PMO standards of quality.• PMO Lead on Launch of FDA approved Aptiom Monotherapy sNDA (epilepsy – partial onset seizures)• PMO Lead on Dasotraline launch planning for NDA submission (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorders)• PMO Lead for Commercial Data Management Assessment project - end to end analysis that includes developing recommendations, a roadmap, and value caseSunovion is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and bringing to market therapeutic products that advance the science of medicine. Sunovion specializes in treatments that help people challenged by disorders of the central nervous system and respiratory ailments.
  • Cambrex Charles City, Inc. Charles City, Ia
    Project Manager, New Product Development
    Cambrex Charles City, Inc. Charles City, Ia Jan 2008 - Jun 2014
    East Rutherford, New Jersey, Us
    Project Manager – New Product DevelopmentOrganize, coordinate, lead, and manage all aspects of the cross functional project team for new product development initiatives; liaison between Sales, Senior Management and project team; provide a high level of customer interaction.• managed projects from development through scale-upCambrex is a developer and manufacturer of small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and enhanced drug delivery products primarily through batch organic synthesis. Services include route selection, process and analytical development, process optimization and scale-up, safety assessments, and product formulation.
  • Harris Group Inc., Westlake Village, Ca
    Senior Process Engineer
    Harris Group Inc., Westlake Village, Ca Oct 2006 - Aug 2007
    Reason for Leaving - Layoff due to Amgen cutback 10/2006-08/2007Provide process engineering service for Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals projects at Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA.Harris Group, Inc is a multidiscipline full-service engineering and consulting services company with a Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals Group contained in the Industrial Manufacturing Business Unit.
  • Herbalife International, Century City, Ca
    Director, Product Commercialization
    Herbalife International, Century City, Ca Feb 2004 - Nov 2005
    Reason for Leaving - Reorganization – Layoff Commercialize existing and new products for markets worldwide. Direct and execute product reformulations submitted to modify formulas to meet all Herbalife requirements for organoleptics, claims, cost, and quality. Validate alternate vendor and supplier sources; and troubleshoot existing products. Managed Regional Product Development.• Direct 4 Managers and 4 Consultants Herbalife is a global network marketing company offering a range of science-based weight management products, nutritional supplements and personal care products that support weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
  • Pharmaceutical Consulting, Manhattan Beach, Ca
    Principal Member - Self Employed
    Pharmaceutical Consulting, Manhattan Beach, Ca 2000 - 2004
    Reason for Leaving – Full Time Herbalife Self employed consultant providing mfg, tech, quality and logistic service and expertise to bulk pharma and food industry. Project Manager with McClier included managing processing and packaging capital projects. • Managed product inventory quality project of major bulk Pharma product• Managed food plant capital plan: packaging automation/line reconfigurations and bulk product processing
  • Nsc Technologies, Los Angeles, Ca (Div Of Monsanto)
    Manager, Manufacturing
    Nsc Technologies, Los Angeles, Ca (Div Of Monsanto) 1996 - 2000
    Reason for Leaving – Division sold and relocated - Layoff Site responsibility for Los Angeles contract manufacturing location (Lonza) which produced Bulk Pharmaceutical Intermediates. Key responsibilities: production planning, technical transfer/start-up, performance/ productivity/cost measurement and improvement, quality investigations, site audits, and relationship/contract management. • Coordinated transfer of mfg to two EU sites for 3 products resulting in significant cost reduction.• Created and delivered 7 customer presentations increasing sales, relationships, and capability awareness. • Coordinated LA site “due diligence” evaluation for plant purchase and presented LA site capabilities to prospective purchasers of Division - purchased by Great Lakes Chemical Corp. ‘99 NSC Technologies was a worldwide pharmaceutical and bulk active chemicals business focusing on chiral chemistry, specifically in unnatural amino acids, that was acquired by Great Lakes Chemical Corp. from Monsanto in May 1999.
  • The Nutrasweet Company, Chicago, Illinois 	(Div Of Monsanto)
    Manager, Ops And Eng; Mfg Eng Mgr; Ops Mgr
    The Nutrasweet Company, Chicago, Illinois (Div Of Monsanto) 1982 - 1996
    Reason for leaving - Internal Transfer to NSC TechnologiesManager, Operations and Engineering, NutraSweet Consumer Products 1986-1996 Responsible for directing all corporate technical and engineering functions-line extensions, new products, packaging and capital projects for a $200 million sweetener products group. Provide launch, start-up and technical exchange/expertise for international markets. Manage a staff of 7 and a $2.3 million budget.• Reduced mfg costs for NutraSweet Spoonful by $415m inventories by $1.3 mm; reduced consumer complaints by 50%. Led Opportunities Team that generated $3.1 million in cost savings projects. • Developed project scope and engineering for retail sweetener manufacturing plant in Argentina, saving $1 million annually. Evaluated mfg capabilities in Italy and Argentina for sweetener brand acquisitions.Manufacturing Engineering Manager, University Park,IL 1984-1986• Developed Profit Improvement Program creating new operating schemes and installation of new process equipment yielding $2.5 million cost reduction. Operations Manager, Prod Dept, University Park, IL 1982-1984 • Successfully reviewed turn over package, punchlisted construction and started up plant for operations • Process optimization resulted in increased capacity of 15% within first yr and additional 21% by second yrThe NutrsSweet Company is a worldwide manufacturer of sweetener products, a subsidiary of Monsanto

Kenneth Potempa Skills

Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Cost Reduction Product Development Process Improvement Problem Solving Change Management Negotiation Engineering Gmp Team Building Microsoft Office Operations Management Contract Management Troubleshooting Start Ups Pharmaceutical Industry Management Business Process Improvement Cross Functional Team Leadership U.s. Food And Drug Administration Technology Transfer

Kenneth Potempa Education Details

  • Missouri University Of Science And Technology
    Missouri University Of Science And Technology
    Chemical Engineering

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