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Peter Ouma Okeyo

Copenhagen

Summary

PhD in Pharmaceutical Science with 5 years of solid work experience in the Pharmaceutical industry with a knack for working interacting with clients at different levels as well as colleagues. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and break down project goals to tasks (with priorities).

Overview

5
5

Years

Work History

Global Technical Specialist

Particle Analytical
Hørsholm, Denmark
08.2021 - Current
  • Management and delegation of scientific tasks for Scientists at different levels (daily).
  • One of 2 primary contacts for new materials testing requests.
  • Handle approximately 2-10 new sample analyses requests (existing and new clients) a week.
  • Breaking down project deliverables on a weekly basis to ensure traceability and execution of tasks for QC chemists and Scientists.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with senior clients.
  • Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Assisted in level-loading project capacity and made proactive decisions around process improvements to development cycle.

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Denmark, DTU
Lyngby, Denmark
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Identified gaps in the physical characterization of drugs in oral drug delivery systems and provided solutions to colleagues.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
  • Created and executed scenarios for analysis projects and interpreted results to address relevant questions.
  • Pursued independent and complementary research interests in the field of oral drug delivery.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to gather research and publish findings.

Pharmaceutical Scientist

Medicines for Malaria Venture
Geneva, Switzerland
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Co-organized a World Health Assembly side event entitled with 150 participants.
  • Created value for external relations leading to a formal internship program in the team that is still running
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Master Student Placement

Novartis
Basel, Switzerland
06.2013 - 10.2014
  • Demonstrated competencies in coordinating projects and ensuring the delivery of results whilst overcoming obstacles in the pharmaceutical development of oral dosages (PHAD) and Continuous Manufacturing (CM) teams
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks related to resource allocation.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects across 2 departments.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion through the implementation of Raman spectroscopy in PHAD.

Education

PhD - Pharmaceutical Science, Manufacturing & Materials

University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
01.2020

Master of Pharmaceutical Science With Honours - Pharmaceutical Science

Kingston University London
London, United Kingdom
06.2015

Diploma - Business Administration

European University Geneva
06.2011

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Active Listening
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Diplomacy and negotiation
  • Result-oriented
  • Accountable
  • Problem solving
  • Team and stakeholders-oriented
  • Client relations management (CRM)
  • Data driven
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Communication

Personal Profile

I obtained a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science with 5 years of solid work experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. I am deeply interested in improving patients' lives and this is what inspires me everyday to learn and explore new things. My door is always open to help and support my colleagues. For the past 6 years Copenhagen has been my home and I plan to stay permanently with my Danish wife.

Technical skills

Characterization of oral drug delivery formulations
Solid state characterization (XRPD, Raman, FTIR, NIR, DVS, DSC, TGA, single crystal XRD, laser diffraction, refractive index, microscopy)

IT skills

  • Data analysis: Microsoft Excel, OriginPro, Matlab, R
  • Image analyses: CorelDraw
  • Word processing: Microsoft office

Languages

English, Swahili, Luo
Native language
Danish
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Intermediate
B1

INTERESTS

  • Road cycling
  • Jazz
  • Travelling with family
  • Danish music
  • Visiting family with in Aaabenra

Timeline

Global Technical Specialist

Particle Analytical
08.2021 - Current

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Denmark, DTU
02.2020 - 07.2021

Pharmaceutical Scientist

Medicines for Malaria Venture
01.2016 - 10.2016

Master Student Placement

Novartis
06.2013 - 10.2014

PhD - Pharmaceutical Science, Manufacturing & Materials

University of Copenhagen

Master of Pharmaceutical Science With Honours - Pharmaceutical Science

Kingston University London

Diploma - Business Administration

European University Geneva

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