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ISPE-PCC Awards New Industry Credential to Cambridge Professional
(TAMPA, FLORIDA, USA, 11 DECEMBER 2007) – Andre Walker, Director of Manufacturing Engineering for Biogen Idec's Commercial and Clinical Operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has met the global competency standard and has been conferred the Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional (CPIP SM ) credential by the ISPE Professional Certification Commission (ISPE-PCC).
Walker is one of the first six professionals to be awarded this new certification, and was assessed through demonstrated education, industry experience, and a rigorous examination. The new credential offers the first competency-based international certification for pharmaceutical professionals and covers a range of competencies from drug product development through manufacturing.
The new certification offers enhanced credibility; peer respect and recognition; and greater opportunities for professional advancement.
As Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Biogen, Walker has responsibility for all GMP equipment, utilities, metrology, and validation. He has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of process development, scale-up, implementation, validation, and manufacturing support. A chemical engineer by training, his efforts as principal process development engineer won a Corporate award from Duracell, International. At Bayer Diagnostics, Walker formed and staffed a new engineering department, oversaw IVD diagnostics manufacturing, and was heavily involved in designing their validation and compliance systems.
Walker was recently elected to ISPE as Secretary for the International Board of Directors. He has been a member of the ISPE International Board of Directors since 2003, and was a member of the New Journal Task Team. His past contributions to the Society include four years on the North American Affiliate Council, two of which he served as chair, and several years on the Membership Services Committee. Walker began his involvement with ISPE at the Chapter level more than 10 years ago and has served in many capacities including board member, vice president, program chair, and president.
To learn more and obtain a CPIP eligibility application (free download) visit www.ispe-pcc.org.
About ISPE
ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the Society of choice for 25,000 pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals in 90 countries around the globe. ISPE aims to be the catalyst for "Engineering Pharmaceutical Innovation" by providing Members with opportunities to develop technical knowledge, exchange practical experience, and collaborate with global regulatory agencies and industry leaders. Founded in 1980, ISPE has worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA; its European office in Brussels, Belgium; and its Asia Pacific office in Singapore. Visit www.ISPE.org for additional Society news and information.
About the ISPE-PCC
The ISPE Professional Certification Commission (PCC), an autonomous governing body within ISPE, develops certification programs to benefit credential holders and their employers, as well as government, academia, and the public health product consumer. The PCC is composed of 12 Commissioners: senior-level industry professionals representing Argentina, Australia, Japan, North America, and the United Kingdom, as well as academia, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the general public. Visit www.ispe-pcc.org for additional certification information.
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