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Paula Almodóvar

Paula Almodóvar

Valencia

Summary

Specialist in the development of high added value products in the field of nutraceutics, with extensive experience in dietary supplements and project management

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Third Party Manufacturing Lead

Kerry
11.2021 - Current
  • Communicated projects expectations and monitored employees.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
  • Managed contract-manufacturing organizations performance measures.
  • Contract management.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

R&D Project Manager

Algaenergy
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • Development of microalgae extracts from laboratory to industrial as market requirements.
  • Created process algae recipes and conducted statistical analysis to define specifications and determine equipment capabilities.
  • Supported collaborative projects and worked closely with technical partners to deliver against portfolio roadmaps.
  • Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.

R&D Associate Director

Pharmactive
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Project and team management and team in the field of R&D&I.
  • Technical support to the sales and marketing team at a national and international level.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed botanical products and bioactive ingredients.
  • Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.

Scientific Researcher

Pharmactive
05.2016 - 01.2019


  • Development and optimization of new nutraceutical products.
  • Validation of raw materials and analytical methods
  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding plant extracts (food supplements).
  • Researched health and disease prevention infrastructures and models and developed, tested, and marketed food supplement.

Quality Control Technician

Fusionate Quality Tea
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.

Education

Master of Science - Master in Chemical Science And Technology

National University of Distance Education
Madrid
07.2019

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science And Technology - Food Science

Autonomous University of Madrid
Madrid (Spain)
06.2016

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Remote Office Availability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Contract Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Project Management

Additional Information

CONFERENCES

  • 2019 Nov – X Congreso de Fitoterapia de SEFIT.
  • 2019 Apr – XIII Jornadas de Nutrición Práctica
  • 2019 Mar – XV Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española para el Estudio de la Obesidad
  • 2019 Feb – 5th World Congress son Nutrition, Dietetics & Nutraceuticals
  • 2018 Sep - 39 Congreso de la Sociedad Española de Ciencias Fisiológicas
  • 2018 Sep - 41 Congreso de la Sociedad Española de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular
  • 2018 Jul - Aprovechamiento alimentario de microalgas
  • 2018 Apr – XII Jornadas de Nutrición Práctica


INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS ASSISTANCE

  • Vitafoods Europe Exhibition
  • CPhI Worldwide
  • Fi Europe
  • Infarma
  • Nutraceuticals





Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Third Party Manufacturing Lead

Kerry
11.2021 - Current

R&D Project Manager

Algaenergy
06.2020 - 11.2021

R&D Associate Director

Pharmactive
01.2019 - 06.2020

Scientific Researcher

Pharmactive
05.2016 - 01.2019

Quality Control Technician

Fusionate Quality Tea
12.2015 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Master in Chemical Science And Technology

National University of Distance Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science And Technology - Food Science

Autonomous University of Madrid

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