Tunnell Consulting Announces Ricardo (Rick) Ruiz’s Appointment as Principal

Nov 22, 2019

Posted by Tunnell Consulting

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, November 19, 2019: Tunnell Consulting, an organization dedicated to solving complex problems for life sciences companies and government agencies, announced that Rick Ruiz has been appointed to the position of Principal. Ruiz brings over 30 years of global experience to Tunnell, with significant experience in transforming product development, quality delivery, regulatory risk management, and advanced technology and data solutions.

Rick is an active thought leader and has been a valued speaker at many events, and has contributed to several high profile industry white papers and articles, including most recently, an article in Harvard Business Review titled “Next Generation Supply Chain.”

“Rick’s experience and background is especially vital to our clients, who look to us to guide them through difficult regulatory issues, risk management and compliance issues, as well as provide results-oriented strategy around some of the most pressing manufacturing and supply chain logistics and regulations challenges,” said Maryann Gallivan, CEO of Tunnell Consulting. “His experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device and generic drug companies will serve our clients well in the years to come.”

“As Tunnell’s newest Principal, I am looking forward to bringing my industry experience and background to the table, and to help Tunnell’s clients achieve their most important objectives,” said Ruiz. “Life sciences companies are facing significant, transformative challenges including product commercialization regulations, distribution management and quality control, and I look forward to helping guide them to success.”

Prior to joining Tunnell, Ruiz’s consulting career included stints at Grant Thornton, where he was responsible for the creation and growth of the Regulatory Risk and Analytics practice; DXC/CSC, where he created and grew the Global Regulatory Transformation Services Group; and Wipro, Deloitte, Capgemini and KPMG.

About Tunnell Consulting

Founded in 1962 and serving many of the world's leading life sciences firms and government agencies as well as emerging startups, Tunnell Consulting, Inc. integrates strategic, technical, process, quality, regulatory and organizational skills to design and implement sustainable solutions that exactly meet client needs. With deep industry knowledge, extensive scientific credentials, and superior measurable results, we consistently boost the operating performance of each unique client we serve. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.tunnellconsulting.com

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