Pharma Tech Industries (pharma-tech.com), a pharmaceutical contract manufacturer and packager of powder products, has promoted Patty Giebink to Business Development Manager on its commercial development team. In the role, Giebink will be responsible for identifying and engaging both new and expanded sales opportunities that support Pharma Tech’s strategic vision and growth objectives.

Since joining Pharma Tech Industries in 2013, Giebink has held several titles, including tenure supporting the CMO’s analytical laboratory, quality assurance team and, most recently, quality engineering department. Her blended background and skill set will be instrumental as she transitions into a more sales-oriented role.

“Patty commands the respect of our key clientele and displays both entrepreneurial creativity and keen situational intelligence,” said Tu T. Tran, VP of Sales & Marketing, Pharma Tech Industries. “We look forward to Patty bringing her grounded perspective on current operations — and deep understanding of The PTI Way — to our sales environment.”

Giebink earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a Masters in Forensic Science from Michigan State University.