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Here at West, we are working by the side of our patients and customers to help contribute to a healthier world. Meet one of our team members, Rusli Kartadinata, and read his story to learn how he grew in his career at West from a Production Engineer to his current role as the Associate Quality Manager across Asia Pacific.
Tell us about your current role at West
I currently work as a Regional Quality Associate Manager in Asia Pacific. I support regional quality projects, technology transfers as well as China DMF (Drug Master File) submissions with two members on my team.
Can you share some background on your career path at West to date?
I’ve experienced an interesting nine years at West. I joined West in 2011 as a Production Engineer in the Operations department, where I was responsible for the Finishing and Metal production area, and then moved to the molding and trimming production area as a Senior Production Engineer. In 2017, I moved to Quality and took the role of Associate Quality Control Manager, where I was able to develop different skills such as Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001 auditor. West provided me many useful training courses such as Leading Others, Leadership and People Management to help me grow from an individual contributor to a manager. Most recently, I have been promoted to my current role, Associate Quality Manager, supporting our Asia Pacific region.
What drives you to keep pursuing more opportunities, and do you feel well supported by West in your pursuit?
I’m a firm believer in a lifelong journey of learning. Thanks to the variety of roles I’ve held, as well as opportunities such as projects, mentoring and training courses given by West, I’ve enjoyed fruitful growth for my career and will keep working hard and continuously learning.
What do you like most about working for West?
West is a global company with people coming from different backgrounds, enabling me to have a different perspective on daily work, and providing the opportunity to learn more about different cultures across the world.
When you think about our mission to improve patient lives around the world, how do you think you help accomplish that mission within your role?
As One West Team, we come together to deliver for our customers and help them address their challenges. Most importantly, when we work as a team, everyone has the same mindset to achieve the best outcome, and most importantly, to improve patients’ lives.
To learn more about working at West, visit our Careers page.
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Drug delivery via cartridge-based systems has been around for many years, with traditional applications being for the dental and insulin markets. These traditional markets will continue to maintain much of the volume for cartridge-based systems in the future; however, there is an increasing trend toward other therapeutic classes of drugs, such as those that treat auto-immune diseases, that never used cartridges before. This trend, along with the projected growth in the insulin market, indicates substantial overall growth in the cartridge space over the next several years. This Blog discusses the issues driving these trends and the West product portfolio in the cartridge market.
West is pleased to announce the launch of its Integrated Solutions program – a comprehensive approach that combines West’s high-quality packaging and delivery products with our expert analytical testing, fill-finish services, device assembly and manufacturing, and regulatory support. <br />
We are pleased to announce our recent publication in the November/December 2019 Issue of the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. In the article “How to Qualify Container Closure Systems, Part 1,” we address how compounding pharmacies (503Bs) can qualify systems for intended use via container closure integrity (CCI) to meet FDA Guidance requirements.<sup>1</sup>
In 2015, the FDA shed light on a problematic practice within the healthcare industry involving improper, off-label use of syringes as closed container storage systems for compounded or repackaged drugs. The incidents cited revealed that interaction with rubber plungers in syringes that were not cleared for the purpose of closed container storage resulted in the loss of potency of several drugs when administration was delayed.<sup>1</sup>
On December 1, 2013, revisions to USP Ch. <1> Injections, Labeling on Ferrules and Cap Overseals will go into effect for all drug products sold in the United States, including veterinary products. Now is the time to ensure that your product packaging is compliant.
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