How Women and Six Sigma Have Contributed to Pfizer's Robustness Program

Pfizer Ireland Ringaskiddy is the new product launch site for the global Pfizer network, but as well as new products, the site manufactures an array of both on- and off-patent active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Chemistry is at the forefront of the site, and the Chemistry Centre of Excellence (COE) within Ringaskiddy hosts a wealth of experience and knowledge, with a strong female representation in both process and technical chemist roles. There is a continual focus on process robustness across the site. Green Belt (GB) projects focus on resolving and eliminating process deviations using Six Sigma tools by a cross-functional team. This article will focus on three GB projects on two different APIs manufactured at Ringaskiddy which were led by female process chemists.