Florentina Iuliana Cocos
R&D Project Associate III
Bucharest
Summary
Dynamic R&D professional with extensive experience at Teva Pharmaceuticals, excelling in SOP management and CAPA implementation. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance quality, and deliver impactful training. Adept at project leadership and fostering collaboration, driving significant improvements in efficiency and compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Project Associate III
Teva Pharmaceuticals
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained GMP procedures aligned with ICH/FDA/EMA/ANVISA by initiating new SOPs or revisions, reviewing SOPs and coordinating SOPs in Glorya platform
- Implemented GMP-compliant workflows and system improvements that reduced errors, shortened timelines, and cut costs.
- SME/admin for electronic lab notebook (LMS); coordinated global updates and resolved system issues.
- Delivered 50+ practical GMP trainings and migrated training processes to a new e‑learning platform.
- Led change control (10+), deviation investigations (30+), laboratory/metrological investigations (10+), and implemented 40+ CAPAs by using TrackWise and Veeva.
- Managed end-to-end analytical projects (method development per ICH Q14, validation, vendor qualification, biowaiver/scientific advice).
- Handled regulatory responses (DRLs/CRLs).
- Collaborated cross-functionally with QA, regulatory and global teams.
- SME in healthcare authorities inspections and internal audits.
R&D Manager
Teva Pharmaceuticals
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Successfully managed and mentored a team of five researchers, consistently exceeding performance targets and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
- Reviewed staff competencies to build employee skill sets based upon future technical requirements.
- Led process optimization initiatives aimed at reducing costs while maintaining high-quality standards in product development efforts.
- Improved R&D processes for increased efficiency and quality by streamlining workflows and enhancing communication among team members.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex research projects on schedule.
- Maintained GMP procedures aligned with ICH/FDA/EMA/ANVISA, by reviewing or issuing SOPs (30+) in Glorya platform.
- Led deviations (20+), laboratory investigations (10+), proposing, implementing and monitoring CAPAs (40+) in TrackWise platform.
- First line SME in unscheduled FDA inspection for bioequivalence study for which no observation or recommendation was received.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with QA, regulatory and global teams.
- Delivered 100+ GMP trainings.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with QA, regulatory and global teams.
Senior Supervisor R&D
Teva Pharmaceuticals
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development.
- Coordinated, supervised and evaluated work of subordinates and reallocated staff and resources to meet performance requirements.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, delegating tasks and setting clear performance expectations.
- Led analytical method optimization for drug products (15+ analytical methods for four projects)
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting investigations, deviations and CAPA implementation, leading to improved quality and reduced error rates (30+ investigations and deviations, 30+ CAPAs)
Analytical Chemist
Teva Pharmaceuticals
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Developed and validated numerous analytical methods
- Conducted various analytical studies ensuring accuracy and timeliness of results.
- Provided technical support to colleagues, promoting a collaborative work environment.
Education
Specialist of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Industry And Cosmetics
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
Bucharest, Romania 04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
Bucharest 04.2001 -
Specialist of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Laboratory
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
Bucharest 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
Bucharest, Romania 04.2001 -
Skills
SOP creation, revision and mapping
Written procedural document management and governance
Change control, deviations, investigation, CAPA management
Quality management systems and controlled-document systems (Veeva - Grids, TrackWise, Glorya, NuGenesis)
Project leadership
Training development and delivery
Process mapping and SOP simplification
Microsoft Office and database experience
Excellent written and spoken English
Timeline
R&D Project Associate III
Teva Pharmaceuticals
03.2025 - Current
R&D Manager
Teva Pharmaceuticals
07.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Supervisor R&D
Teva Pharmaceuticals
09.2021 - 07.2023
Analytical Chemist
Teva Pharmaceuticals
06.2018 - 09.2021
Specialist of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Industry And Cosmetics
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
04.2001 -
Specialist of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Laboratory
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
04.2001 -