A Global Pharmaceutical Firm recently completed its spinoff of its Consumer Healthcare Division. This transition required replacing systems and infrastructure previously managed by the Pharmaceutical company.

The process involved replacing and updating 40 systems across 4 workstreams that were comprised of 55 servers and 424 workstations, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and assorted devices. Each system had to be disconnected from the existing Pharmaceutical Firm and reconfigured to operate independently on a stand-alone network within the new Consumer Healthcare Organization. This had to be completed before the agreed-upon exit date to avoid steep penalties.

We provided expert validation leadership for our client, guiding a local team of 27 plus an additional global team of 125 over a 2 year period. Utilizing the client’s Quality Management Methodology, we meticulously coordinated 2-3 months of pre-work before each planned facility shutdown, including the preparation of project plans, validation documents and system specifications in accordance with pharmaceutical laws and regulations. During four holiday shutdowns, our on-site team managed multiple system cutovers and orchestrated migrations tailored to specific business needs and IT systems. We conducted thorough dry-run testing during these shutdowns to verify the accuracy of qualification documents. Once testing was complete, we ensured that all reports were finalized and approved so that each system could return to production on-time.

• Created nearly 500 documents required for system qualification and release.
• Updated system documentation to correct errors, remove outdated information, combine multiple versions, and eliminate duplication.
• Ensured smooth communication and scheduling across local and international teams.
• Cross-collaborated between team members to address technical issues such as dual domain network authentication errors, incorporation of vendor software updates for efficiency, and implementation of operating system updates for Windows 7 obsolescence.
• Performed decommissioning activities for all legacy servers.
• Aspirant's seasoned team ensured the spin-off was completed on time, under budget, and exceeded client expectations.