2007-05-24 18:25:00 -
BURLINGTON, MA - Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing (HCM), a leader in aseptic formulation and filling of liquid parenterals and other medical devices, has appointed Robert M. Haggerty to the newly created position of Vice President of Quality. Mr. Haggerty will be responsible for overseeing quality and regulatory compliance at the company's Burlington MA facility.
'Mr. Haggerty's extensive experience will enhance
our ability to provide our clients with the best possible products and services,- Shawn Kinney, president of HCM explained. 'We are especially pleased with his knowledge of global quality practices as our business continues to grow both in the US and abroad.-
Mr. Haggerty has over thirty years of experience in quality and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry, where he has worked with companies of varying sizes as well as domestic and international organizations. Most recently, Mr. Haggerty was the Director of Quality Assurance at Alexion Pharmaceuticals where he was responsible for all quality assurance start-up activities at its new biotech facility. Prior to that, he held positions of increasing responsibility at Ben Venue, Dupont Merck, and Transkaryotic Therapies (now Shire) among others. Throughout his career, Mr. Haggerty has been involved in the successful launch of multiple drug products and has achieved numerous NDA and sNDA approvals.
As Vice President of Quality at HCM, Mr. Haggerty will lead a group dedicated to providing the highest level of quality products and services, along with on-time delivery and courteous, professional communication. Additionally, he will be responsible for overseeing compliance with FDA and ISO regulations, as well as facilities and engineering validations. Over the last three years, HCM has had an average annual growth rate of 60 percent, with 10-15 percent of revenues coming from companies outside of the US.
Mr. Haggerty received an MS in microbiology from the Medical College of Virginia and a BS in biology from Delta State University. He is a member of the Drug Information Association, the Parenteral Drug Association and the Mass Biotech Council.
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About HCM:
Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing (HCM) is a leader in aseptic contract manufacturing of filled liquid parenterals and medical devices. Since 1999, HCM has been offering its customersfrom newly established firms to large-scale commercial enterprisesinnovative and unique solutions to all their aseptic formulation/fill needs. At the core of HCM's business is a commitment to quality, regulatory compliance and on-time delivery, as well as courteous and professional communication. HCM is located in Burlington MA. For further information, visit the company's website at:
www.hyaluron.com.
Contact:
Claudio Tracanna
781-270-7900 ext 114; 781-443-2850
ctracanna@hyaluron.com 
