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Our Leaders
Paul Obringer, President
Nessiem Samuel, Head of Compliance & Validation
Nessiem Samuel, Head of Compliance & Validation
Paul brings over 25 years of experience delivering innovative solutions and measurable value in facilities and engineering for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
Expertise Includes:
- Project and engineering management for capital projects, site expansions, and greenfield plant start-ups
- Manufacturing optimization, equipment design,
Paul brings over 25 years of experience delivering innovative solutions and measurable value in facilities and engineering for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
Expertise Includes:
- Project and engineering management for capital projects, site expansions, and greenfield plant start-ups
- Manufacturing optimization, equipment design, and process development
- Lean methodologies and Lean Six Sigma culture implementation
- Leading high-performing engineering and maintenance teams
Background:
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
- 25+ years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing
- Active member of ISPE since 2002; facilities track leader
Nessiem Samuel, Head of Compliance & Validation
Nessiem Samuel, Head of Compliance & Validation
Nessiem Samuel, Head of Compliance & Validation
Nessiem brings over 25 years of experience across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biologics, cell, and gene industries, combining deep technical expertise with proven leadership.
Expertise Includes:
- Quality Engineering and Validation (CQV, GLP, Change Control, CSV, process & cleaning validation)
- Asset management lifecycle strategies
- Audit
Nessiem brings over 25 years of experience across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biologics, cell, and gene industries, combining deep technical expertise with proven leadership.
Expertise Includes:
- Quality Engineering and Validation (CQV, GLP, Change Control, CSV, process & cleaning validation)
- Asset management lifecycle strategies
- Audit readiness, PLI pre-inspection, and remediation
- Leading and developing cross-functional teams
Background:
- B.S. in Industrial Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology
- M.S. in Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB), American Society of Quality
- 25+ years of experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
Derik Belanger, Director of Asset and Calibration Management
Derik Belanger, Director of Asset and Calibration Management
Derik Belanger, Director of Asset and Calibration Management
Derik has 15 years of experience in asset management, reliability and enterprise systems where he has worked to successfully optimize operations and drive client success.
Expertise Includes:
- CMMS/ERP/EAM program development (SAP, BMRAM, Qualer, Maximo, etc)
- Risk & impact assessments, FMEAs and asset strategy planning
- Maintenance and calibr
Derik has 15 years of experience in asset management, reliability and enterprise systems where he has worked to successfully optimize operations and drive client success.
Expertise Includes:
- CMMS/ERP/EAM program development (SAP, BMRAM, Qualer, Maximo, etc)
- Risk & impact assessments, FMEAs and asset strategy planning
- Maintenance and calibration program design, development, implementation and optimization
- Streamlining complex processes into efficient workstreams
Background:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- United States Marine Corps veteran
Derik’s disciplined, solutions-focused approach transforms operations and enhances reliability performance, making him a key driver of organizational efficiency.
Joel Richard, Director of Operations, U.S.
Derik Belanger, Director of Asset and Calibration Management
Derik Belanger, Director of Asset and Calibration Management
Joel brings extensive leadership experience from both military and civilian sectors, combining technical expertise with strategic insight.
Expertise Includes:
- Maintenance management and program development
- Process analysis and risk assessment
- Asset intelligence strategies for efficiency and safety
- Leadership of high-performing teams in c
Joel brings extensive leadership experience from both military and civilian sectors, combining technical expertise with strategic insight.
Expertise Includes:
- Maintenance management and program development
- Process analysis and risk assessment
- Asset intelligence strategies for efficiency and safety
- Leadership of high-performing teams in complex operational environments
Background:
- B.E. in Nuclear Engineering Technologies, Excelsior University
- M.S. in Business Administration, Villanova University
- 8 years in the U.S. Navy Nuclear Program, overseeing maintenance teams on the USS Enterprise and USS Frank Cable
- Active involvement in industry associations and GxP-certified