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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 Management & Reliability
Derik Belanger, Director of Asset Management & Reliability
Derik Belanger, Director of Asset Management & Reliability
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 Management & Reliability
Derik Belanger, Director of Asset Management & Reliability
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