PCI Names VP of Global Operations Strategy and Program Mgmt.

PCI Pharma Services has appointed Chris Blanton as vice president of global operations strategy and program management office (PMO).

Based at PCI's corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Blanton is leading strategic pro-grams such as serialization, facility expansions across PCI's global networks, and acquisition integration as PCI builds additional capabilities through strategic additions. He is also leading capital project initiatives, working with PCI leadership to develop and lead execution of its three to five-year operations growth strategy across its clinical, commercial packaging and manufacturing business segments. Chris is also overseeing the final phases of implementation of PCI's serialization program, with readiness for the U.S. and EU markets, as well as global emerging market supply.

Mr. Blanton has joined PCI with extensive experience, having held various roles across the healthcare operations and supply chain sector. This includes experience at market-leading healthcare companies such as Olympus Surgical, where he held the role of executive director of operations, and CareFusion, where he was director of manufacturing. He also has a proven track record of driving transformational improvements in the key operational areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.

"Chris brings with him an extensive set of skills and knowledge that will help PCI ensure timely implementation and disciplined execution of our programs in realizing our global strategies," said Brad Payne, senior vice president of operations, PCI. "His commitment to driving and im-proving the core operational areas of the business aligns with our vision to provide the indus-try's leading customer experience for our clients. This is invaluable as we look to continually grow and expand in order to support life-saving medicines for patients around the world."