Christopher Rice

Background

About Christopher Rice

One Source Team Leader | Service & Technical Support in Life Sciences Experienced and results-driven engineer with a strong background in the medical device and healthcare industry. Currently leading teams in calibration and automation within a GMP-compliant environment, supporting pharmaceutical research and development. Key Expertise & Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Managing a Calibration and Automation department at AstraZeneca Gothenburg, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant workflows in alignment with GXP standards. Technical Support: Providing expert guidance to operations managers and customers, addressing complex challenges through innovative and effective solutions. Process Optimization: Driving continuous improvement through TPM, LEAN production principles, risk analysis, and CAPA, ensuring efficient and streamlined operations. Preventive Maintenance & Validation: Expertise in planning and executing preventive maintenance, calibration, validation, and documentation to meet rigorous industry standards (ISO9001:2015). Training & Development: Empowering team members with tailored teaching and training initiatives, fostering growth and competency. Personal Attributes: Solution-oriented, structured, and detail-focused, with a strong ability to manage change and adapt to dynamic environments. Skilled communicator with a customer-focused mindset and a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Dedicated to achieving excellence in service delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving team success in a collaborative and innovative environment. About Me: Passionate about contributing to a healthier world through the advancement of science and technology, I thrive in international settings where growth, teamwork, and continuous learning are prioritized. I aim to create a meaningful impact by supporting pharmaceutical innovation and enabling researchers to achieve breakthroughs.