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Rita Carmelo

Rita Carmelo

Quality Consultant
Soborg

Summary

Detail-oriented and scientifically grounded Quality professional with a Master’s in Biomedicine and 2+ years of experience as a QA consultant in highly regulated life science and pharmaceutical environments. Experience in QMS documentation creation and management, validation packages, SOPs, and deviation/change control processes. Strong foundation in laboratory methods from academic research, combined with practical QA expertise across system implementation and audit readiness. Driven by continuous improvement and committed to ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in pharmaceutical quality operations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Quality Consultant - Life Science Industry

DAQUMA
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead the Validation team (2 team members), overseeing planning, execution, and documentation of validation activities for pharmaceutical and life science clients.
  • Provide QA support across GxP-regulated projects, ensuring compliance in validation, documentation control, and internal quality systems.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including SOPs, validation manuals, QMS components, and all required Health & Safety (H&S) documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Implement validation systems and lead data migration initiatives, aligning technical processes with compliance requirements.
  • Lead validation of the DAQUMA AI platform.
  • Coordinate cross-functional internal projects, contributing to marketing efforts, event planning, and process optimization.
  • Actively pursuing training in GMP auditing and regulatory compliance to further strengthen QA expertise.
  • Developed training programs to enhance employees'' understanding of quality standards and expectations.

Life Science Business Consultant

Herax
08.2023 - 10.2023

- Vendor analysis and selection: Application area report, interview script and interview finding, RfI and RfP
- Project Management: Project info pack and participant, decision and action lists
- eLearning: Pharma business and IT project execution, Business case development, process analysis, organizational change management, vendor selection, IT system validation, application architecture, CFR 21 part 11, pharma and enterprise architecture

Education

Master of Science - Biomedicine

AAU
Aalborg, Denmark
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biological sciences

University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of GxP and GMP compliance in QC lab settings
  • Experienced in deviation/change control and quality documentation management
  • Skilled in SOP and validation package development aligned with regulatory standards
  • Proven ability to lead small teams and coordinate cross-functional collaboration
  • Solid scientific lab background supporting understanding of QC analytical methods
  • Practical experience with system validation, data migration, and AI platform qualification
  • Ongoing training in audit preparation and regulatory compliance
  • Effective communicator with fluency in English

Interests

Designing and crafting handmade jewelry, Pilates, Windsurf

Certification

GAMP 5 & CSV Basic, Pharma IT

Timeline

Pharmaceutical: Compliance and Audits, RAPS

09-2025

Vault Platform Associate Administrator

03-2025

Computer System Validation (CSV) for Professionals, Biopharma Institute

01-2024

21 CFR Part 11, Biopharma Institute

01-2024

GAMP 5 & CSV Basic, Pharma IT

12-2023

Quality Consultant - Life Science Industry

DAQUMA
11.2023 - Current

Life Science Business Consultant

Herax
08.2023 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Biomedicine

AAU
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biological sciences

University of Bologna
04.2001 -
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