Formulation Development Manager
Mikart, LLC
Amilcar Orengo is a Formulation scientist with over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry. He has a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Campus. He also has a certificate in Applied Drug Development from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy and a certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT). He currently works as a Formulation Development Manager at Mikart, LLC, where he manages a team of four technicians and leads several Product Development and Technology Transfer projects. He also has experience as a chemical plant and environmental engineer. Amílcar has specialized experience in the development and manufacturing of solid oral dosages and liquid dosage forms. Throughout his career, he has consistently maintained a successful track record in completing formulation development activities and Technology Transfer of varying complexities, for experimental and GMP batches, within budget and on schedule. Amílcar has been recognized with the W.E. Upjohn Recognition Awards and the PGS Mission Awards from Pfizer. Before his current role, Amílcar worked for several pharmaceutical companies in the United States and Puerto Rico in various levels of responsibility, including Technology Leader, Technology Transfer Manager, Project Manager, Principal Scientist, Technology Services Scientist, and Validation Specialist. He is passionate about helping both clients and team members succeed, believing that great service starts by supporting your colleagues and leading by example. The excellence of his work has been recognized by colleagues from all the companies he has worked for. He enjoys traveling and sightseeing with his family.