Quality Team Leader - Calleva Limited - Bridgwater, UK
(2025-01)
- I led RCA on gel sachet leakage within six months of joining, identifying failure modes and implementing CAPAs that reduced defects by ~40% and related customer complaints by ~35%.
- I strengthened process control, product quality, and manufacturing reliability through continuous improvement initiatives, supporting customer brand protection and product portfolio integrity.
- I lead the site quality team ensuring compliance with current GFSI and other regulatory requirements.
- I manage process/procedure change control as well as control of non-conforming products.
- I manage the site's customer, and supplier-related quality issues.
- I manage the site's technical customer and supplier complaints.
- I manage supplier validation and performance.
- I coordinate investigation of trending production issues and one-off concerns through root cause analysis, while seeking opportunities for improvement.
- I lead internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- I manage the site's corrective action plans for both internal and external audit non-conformities.
- I lead the site quality incident investigations, product traceability and quarantines, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- I conduct training and provide technical support for site teams on quality matters.
- I provide laboratory analytical support when required.
- Any other duties as assigned by senior management.
Research Assistant - Teesside University, NHC - Darlington, UK
(2024-01 - 2024-12)
- I co-authored a published research article exploring phage therapy as a targeted approach to overcoming antibiotic resistance. The study highlighted advancements in bacteriophage mechanisms, biofilm penetration, and personalised medicine as promising solutions to the global antibiotic resistance crisis. This underscores my ability to effectively contribute to advanced therapeutic and biotechnology projects and innovations.
- At the NHC, I carried out research to quantitatively assess the levels of perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) in tap and bottled water samples in Darlington town, England, UK, using SPE and LC-MS/MS, providing insights into potential public health risks. This research directly applies to manufacturing industries, like food, pharma, and FMCG, wherever water is a major ingredient.
- I also participated in archaeological and forensic research. My role included helping to prepare soil and e-cigarette samples for FTIR analysis.
- During my Advanced Practice, I also worked at Hexis Lab, where I carried out market research to help the company understand the current soap market – what companies make and present to the populace, viz-a-viz products formulations and claims, price, etc. – in order to develop alternative and/or more personalized products, yet at competitive prices.
- I also worked with the team to participate in leading research by global scientists in the quest to producing biosynthesized alternative(s) to palm oil – a chief ingredient found in about 50% of packaged products found in supermarkets (from food to cosmetics), but whose production comes with a detrimental environmental effect i.e. the destruction of the earth's tropical rain forests, which in turn results in increasing rate of global warming.
- Furthermore, I supported the team in their ongoing cutting-edge research aimed at leveraging recombinant DNA technology in delivering chemically active ingredients in skin care products.
Quality Analyst - Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited - Nigeria
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- I was significantly instrumental to the realization of the country's first-ever WHO pre-qualification for the company, by leading a robust stability program.
- I led the quality team in conducting laboratory glassware cleaning validation, resulting in a 25% reduction in laboratory operational costs.
- I effectively managed and qualified reference standards, improving quality output accuracy, minimizing costly rework, and achieving approximately 15-30% savings in laboratory running costs.
- I accelerated the receipt and management of laboratory consumables and ensured timely equipment maintenance.
- I managed the company's stability studies for finished pharmaceutical products.
- I coordinated with site engineering and security teams to monitor water quality, as well as stability room temperature, humidity, and alarm systems.
- I facilitated product requests and releases across procurement, production, and warehouse teams, using FIFO & FEFO.
- I managed the qualification of primary and secondary reference standards, ensuring their suitability for day-to-day analytical use.
- I conducted reagent shelf-life evaluation, ensuring their consistent reliability in analytical testing processes.
- I carried out analytical method development and modification using global regulatory standard monographs, like BP, USP, IP, etc.
- I managed Quality Control Assistants and Student Interns.
- Inspection and analysis of incoming raw and packaging materials.
- Equipment calibration and functionality checks, as well as process & analytical method validation/verification.
- Writing and implementation of technical documents, like protocols, reports, and SOPs, among others.
- Provision of analytical support for routine quality control and R&D projects via timely inspection, analyses and release of production inbounds, in-process and finished pharmaceutical products, using wet methods, like titrimetry and gravimetry, and instrumentations including pH/conductivity meters, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, polarimeter, FTIR, HPLC, dissolution tester etc., as well as real-time documentation and reporting of results and trends.
- I also undertook additional responsibilities assigned by management, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness towards supporting and sustaining day-day operational excellence.
Senior Quality Analyst - Archy Pharmaceuticals Limited - Nigeria
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- I achieved a 20% reduction in laboratory operating expenses by implementing in-house staff training and coaching programs, eliminating the need for external trainers.
- I conducted thorough review and updates of technical documents, including SOPs and SAPs, ensuring compliance with current regulatory standards and operational excellence.
- I facilitated the training and development of laboratory staff and Student Interns, delivering hands-on coaching to enhance technical expertise, procedural compliance, and overall laboratory proficiency.
- I conducted inspection and analysis of production inbounds, intermediates, and finished products using both classical and advanced instrumental techniques to ensure quality and compliance with best practices.
- I also conducted analytical method development using global regulatory standard monographs, like BP, USP, IP, etc.
- I managed the qualification of primary and secondary reference standards and reported my activities in real-time.
Quality Control Supervisor - Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Nigeria
(2019-01 - 2021-12)
- By leveraging my adaptability and cross-functional collaboration skills, I heightened laboratory performance via proactive support for the QC team in at least three out of four company sites, resulting in seamless operations and reduced downtime, as well as optimizing operational efficiency.
- I managed continuous environmental monitoring of laboratory and storage areas, ensuring optimal temperature and humidity conditions in compliance with cGMP regulations, track deviations, implement corrective actions, and maintain product integrity.
- I managed the qualification of primary and secondary reference standards, ensuring their suitability for day-to-day analytical use.
- I conducted reagents shelf-life evaluation, ensuring their consistent reliability in analytical testing processes.
- I carried out analytical method development and/or modification using global regulatory standard monographs, like BP, USP, IP, etc.
- I conducted equipment calibration and qualification, as well as manufacturing process & analytical method validations.
- Self-inspection and internal audits, as well as writing and implementation of technical quality documents.
- Provision of analytical support for routine quality control and R&D projects via timely inspection, analyses and release of production inbounds, in-process and finished pharmaceutical products, using wet methods, like titrimetry and gravimetry, and instrumentations including pH/conductivity meters, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, polarimeter, FTIR, HPLC, dissolution tester etc., as well as real-time documentation and reporting of results and trends.
- I also undertook additional responsibilities assigned by management, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness towards supporting and sustaining day-day operational excellence.
Quality Assurance Officer - Hello Products Ltd. - Nigeria
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- I optimized supplier experience through timely inspection and analysis of incoming raw and packaging materials, significantly reducing material quarantine, hold, and release times.
- I conducted continuous environmental monitoring of laboratory and storage areas, ensuring optimal temperature and humidity conditions in compliance with cGMP regulations, to track deviations, implement corrective actions, and maintain product integrity.
- I conducted the inspection and analysis of incoming raw and packaging materials.
- Process and line clearance audits; reagent preparation and standardization.
- In-process quality control and analysis of finished goods, using classical and instrumental analytical methods.
- Pilot trails for new products development.
- Engaged in root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions for market returns and product rework, ensuring quality improvement and enhancing customer experience.
- Enforcement and monitoring compliance with cGMP and GHK, as well as Supervision of Student Interns.
Quality Control Officer - Givanas Cosmetics Nigeria Ltd. - Nigeria
(2017-01 - 2018-12)
- I was responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality and effectiveness of production output.
- Ensured and improved product quality by conducting timely analyses of raw material inputs and monitoring production processes for consistency and compliance.
- In-line inspection and analysis of perfume, jelly and powder products.
- I also designed job descriptions for, and managed Quality Control Assistants and Student Interns.
Quality Personnel - Hello Products Limited - Nigeria
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
- I assisted in the general quality control and assurance of in-bound, intermediate and finished household products (soap, insecticide, and antiseptic liquid), using physico-chemical analytical techniques.
Director of Projects - Nigerian Red Cross Society - Sokoto State, Nigeria
(2016-01 - 2016-12)
- I directed community sensitization programs on the spread and control of Lassa fever in Northern Nigeria (Bodinga Local Government, Sokoto State) by organizing and coordinating schools and road safety awareness programs.
