Dan Ochieng
Results-driven Life Sciences professional with 10+ years of experience
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Results-driven Life Sciences professional with 10+ years of experience spanning GMP biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical compounding, and key account management across Canadian and international healthcare markets. Combines hands-on GMP production experience with a proven track record of growing key accounts, driving revenue, and building relationships with clinicians, lab managers, and procurement decision-makers. Skilled in translating technical and scientific information into clear, actionable value for customers and cross-functional teams.
Newcomer to Canada with strong adaptability, bilingual communication (English/French), and a consistent record of exceeding performance targets.
Experience
Production Associate – GMP Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific (2026-02 – Present)
- Support biomanufacturing operations within a federally regulated GMP pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance with Health Canada standards.
- Conduct batch record review, deviation reporting, and documentation control to maintain audit readiness.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, QC, and Manufacturing teams to resolve production issues.
Technician / Pharmaceutical Compounder at Ester Laura (2026-01 – 2026-02)
- Applied aseptic techniques in controlled compounding environments to ensure product sterility and safety.
- Performed in-process quality checks and maintained accurate documentation against GMP requirements.
Production & Quality Support Associate at Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (2025-09 – 2025-12)
- Operated within GMP- and WHMIS-compliant environments, performing inspection, labeling, packaging, and documentation.
- Maintained accurate batch documentation, ensuring full traceability across production activities.
Key Accounts Manager – Life Sciences & Diagnostics at Faram East Africa Ltd (2016 – 2025-07)
- Achieved the highest stock flow performance in a key account in 3 years, within 5 months of managing the account.
- Identified business plans, key decision-makers, and KPIs that drove an average 16% monthly revenue increase.
- Grew spend across the top 10 key accounts by up to 50% through tailored online product webinars for internal practitioners.
- Delivered scientific product demonstrations, user training, and post-installation technical support across laboratory and diagnostic platforms.
Key Account Manager – Life Sciences & Diagnostics at Medanta Africare Ltd (2015 – 2016)
- Managed 30 key accounts and core clients, growing spend on select accounts by up to 200% through full-funnel product solutions.
- Increased total market share by 6% within key accounts year-over-year.
- Directed a market intelligence team producing 100+ daily insight reports to inform sales and product strategy.
Medical Representative & Regulatory Support Manager at Europa Healthcare Ltd (2010 – 2015)
- Supported pharmacovigilance activities, including adverse event reporting and drug safety monitoring.
- Delivered training on GMP principles, drug safety, and regulatory standards to healthcare professionals.
- Engaged healthcare professionals in scientific discussions to communicate clinical product value and usage.
Education
MSc in Public Health – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
BSc in Public Health – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology – Technical University of Mombasa