Matthew Ostrowski Pfizer, Inc.

Matt was hired by Pharmacia in 1998 as a Packaging Line Coordinator in the Dry Products Department working mainly on the Blisters and Tablet lines. In 1999, Matt became an Instructor for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing where he was responsible for training, SOP documentation, and revisions for the entire Packaging Department. In 2000, Matt was promoted to the Production Coordinator in Sterile Inspection, and in 2002, he took on the role as the Inspection Supervisor which he held until 2013.

In January of 2013, Matt’s role within Pfizer changed from Supervisor to Process Technologist for the Injectable Inspection Department. In his current role, Matt’s responsibilities include process improvements, regulatory compliance, and the subject matter expert for visual inspection at the site. During this time, Matt has had a number of developmental opportunities including 2 years in the Aseptic Processing/Filling and Freeze Dry Department, and two project assignments at two separate Pfizer sites. The first was to assist with a new plant startup and product launch, and the second was at another site to develop a visual inspection process and inspection line improvement project. Along with his normal job duties, Matt is a member and Trainer for the Parenteral Drug Association teaching courses in Visual Vial Inspection and Aseptic Processing. In 2009, Matt graduated from Spring Arbor University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.