Edward Rowland

Edward Rowland has extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Edward started their career at Merck in 1992 as an Industrial Placement. Edward then worked at GlaxoSmithKline as a Senior Scientist from 1995 to 2001. Following that, they joined Patheon as a Section Head Quality Control, where they managed laboratory work and ensured compliance with regulatory authorities and client requirements.

In 2005, Rowland joined Wyeth Research as a Team Leader/Lab Manager, overseeing the testing of finished products, raw materials, and environmental monitoring. Edward also managed the day-to-day operations of the Chemistry and Microbiology laboratory.

From 2010 to 2014, Rowland worked at Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd. as the Head of Analytical Services (Operations). In this role, they were responsible for method development, validation, and technical support for drug submissions. Edward also managed the operational Chemistry and Microbiology laboratory.

Since 2015, Rowland has been with PCI Pharma Services, where they have held various roles. Edward started as the Head of Analytical Regulatory Compliance, ensuring implementation of regulatory guidance and overseeing laboratory compliance. Edward then served as the Regional Lead, Regulatory Compliance, International, responsible for integrating laboratory activities and managing external contract laboratory services.

Currently, Rowland is the Global Lead, Regulatory Compliance at PCI Pharma Services. Edward ensures the implementation of regulatory guidance across global sites, focusing on Data Integrity and Annex 16 updates. Edward also collaborates with site Quality organizations to share regulatory intelligence and oversees vendor management.

Overall, Rowland's work experience demonstrates their expertise in regulatory compliance, laboratory management, technical transfer, project management, and ISO9001:2000 auditing.

Edward Rowland attended Kingston University from 1990 to 1994, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Chemistry.