Walquiria Polanco-Gracia

“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” A leader that inspire, coach, mentor and motivate teams to become the very best version of themselves, which will help them produce their very best work.

Puerto Rico

About

With over 20 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. I have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, and I have completed executive education programs at the Kellogg School of Management. I have developed and executed effective sales strategies, built and maintained strong client relationships, and delivered high-quality consulting and education services in various areas, such as FDA GMP, validation, quality system, and product transfer. I have also contributed to the technical transfer of sterile products and the qualification of various fill and finish facilities, demonstrating my expertise in sterilization and cleaning processes, aseptic simulation studies, and aseptic drug product manufacturing process. My core competencies include sales leadership, business development, project management, technical consulting, and team collaboration. I am passionate about helping clients achieve their regulatory, compliance, and quality goals, and I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies in the fast-changing and dynamic pharmaceutical and biotech industry. I value diversity, innovation, and excellence, and I strive to bring these values to every project and partnership I engage in.

Experience

  • Founder at Las Tres Gracias
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Director, US Regional Sales, SE & PR at PHARMALEX, U.S
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2024 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Manager Director and VP at ECHO a PharmaLex Company at ECHO Consulting Group a PharmaLex Company
    Mar 2002 - Jan 2020 · 17 yrs 11 mos

  • Consulting & Education Services Provider for Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry at ECHO Consulting Group
    Apr 2002 - Mar 2019 · 17 yrs

    Responsible for the product transfer and validation activities related to the technical transfer of a sterile product and the qualification of a new Fill and Finish Facility. Major responsibilities include: Master Plans, and the development, coordination and execution of protocols for characterization and validation activities for sterilization and cleaning processes, aseptic simulation studies, and aseptic drug product manufacturing process Equipment includes formulation tanks and transfer lines, isolators, filling equipment, part washers, CIP units, vial washers, vial tunnels, cappers.

  • Senior Validation Consultant at Biotech Industry Services
    Aug 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Responsible for the product transfer and validation activities related to the technical transfer of a sterile product and the qualification of a new Fill and Finish Facility. Major responsibilities include: Master Plans, and the development, coordination and execution of protocols for characterization and validation activities for sterilization and cleaning processes, aseptic simulation studies, and aseptic drug product manufacturing process Equipment includes formulation tanks and transfer lines, isolators, filling equipment, part washers, CIP units, vial washers, vial tunnels, cappers.