Larry Thomas Bio

Larry Thomas

Vice President, Quality & Regulatory Affairs

Quality is Non-Negotiable

“At Spectrum Chemical, quality is non-negotiable, with patient safety and customer satisfaction at the heart of our mission. Our Quality Team is committed to being a true partner to all our internal and external customers, working hard to earn your trust. As Ryunosuke Satoro said, 'Individually, we are one drop; but together, we are an ocean — a collective commitment and collaborative mindset that unlocks our full potential.’”

As the Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Larry Thomas leads the team in delivering on Spectrum Chemical’s 50+ year commitment to providing high-quality products. He directs all quality activities to ensure that Spectrum meets or exceeds the standards from FDA and other authorities. Larry believes that continuous improvement is contagious and is passionate about enhancing quality and efficiency through cross-functional collaborations.

Larry has over twenty years of experience leading quality teams in nearly all GXP areas, including 15 years in GMP quality systems management, laboratory management, and supporting drug manufacturing. Prior to joining Spectrum Chemical, Larry served as the Head of Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs Audit Management at Bayer Pharmaceuticals. He is also a part-time Adjunct Assistant Professor in the RA/QA Program at Temple University. Larry is a Certified Quality Auditor through ASQ and is registered in GLPs and GCPs through the Society of Quality Assurance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.

About Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. leverages more than 50 years of expertise in sourcing, QC testing and repackaging of chemicals provided by other manufacturers to meet the needs of organizations in highly regulated industries. Spectrum Chemical is a certified women’s business enterprise (WBE).

Over 200 Spectrum Chemical employees work together across three worldwide locations. We offer more than 45,000 chemicals in laboratory, scale-up and bulk quantities, as well as more than 60,000 supplies, equipment, consumables and PPE. In all, we represent 250 manufacturers and serve 120 industries in 70 countries.

We conduct in-house QC testing by lot to safeguard quality at each of our facilities and provide extensive regulatory and scientific documentation to ensure compliance. We also offer change control, lot traceability and supply chain transparency to eliminate unpredictability. Our products are packaged and stored under cGMP in FDA-registered and inspected facilities.

With our diverse product portfolio and relentless focus on quality, we deliver security of supply to minimize risk and raw material variability, as well as offer highly personalized service and practical consultations to earn your trust and exceed expectations.

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