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
Madrid / Naas
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
Madrid (Spain)
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
Madrid (Spain)
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
Madrid (Spain)
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
Madrid (Spain)
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
Madrid07.2019
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