Mr. Rafa joined Pharmatech in 2001 and currently serves as the Executive Director of Project Design and Startup. His focus is to engage with Pharmatech clients across the 4 spheres of services to define project scope, roles and responsibilities, and expectations prior to contract award and ensuring that the Pharmatech team integrates within the project environment. Upon receiving his degree in Chemical Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University, Mr. Rafa began his career at Pharmatech as a validation engineer. Since then, he has become a recognized leader in manufacturing facility startup and qualification, equipment qualification of solid dosage and aseptic processes, and computerized systems validation. Mr. Rafa also has extensive experience in designing and implementing Quality Management Systems primarily in the startup environment for biologics, devices, and other exciting new regulated therapeutic arenas. Mr. Rafa is dedicated to providing high caliber, above and beyond service to Pharmatechs’ clients and is thrilled by the challenge of each individual opportunity.