Contact Careers News Start a Project News Lourdes De Cardenas Alfonso Joins Orchid Orthopedic Solutions as Chief Quality, Regulatory and EH&S Officer Monday, Oct 25, 2021 Lourdes De Cardenas Alfonso Joins Orchid Orthopedic Solutions as Chief Quality, Regulatory and EH&S Officer Holt, MI - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions (Orchid), a global leader in the design and manufacture of orthopedic implants, announced that Lourdes De Cardenas Alfonso joined the company as Chief Quality, Regulatory and EH&S Officer on October 25, 2021. Lourdes comes to Orchid from Medical Card System (MCS), where she held the role of Executive Vice President of Innovation. Prior to MCS, Lourdes has held manufacturing and quality leadership roles at Stryker, Patheon-Mova, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb and IPR Pharmaceuticals. She has 30+ years of experience in quality control, regulatory affairs, technical services, business development and operations. Lourdes has a reputation of partnering with operations to deliver high quality products to the customer. Lourdes earned her B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics and Humanities from the University of Puerto Rico and her Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemistry from Purdue University. “Our mission is to be the premier provider of orthopedic implant solutions and the preferred destination for talent in our industry. We know that producing high quality products helps drive growth. To continue building on our mission, I am pleased to announce the addition of Lourdes De Cardenas Alfonso to the Orchid Leadership Team,” said Nate Folkert, Orchid’s Chief Executive Officer. About Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Orchid is a world leader in orthopedic medical device solutions, providing manufacturing services globally. As a strategic partner, Orchid has the capability of providing entire implant procedure and product design services, as well as, complete single source manufacturing. Orchid has the broadest portfolio in the industry, ranging from finished goods manufacturing through packaging, improving customers’ supply chains and adhering to the highest quality standards in the industry. Orchid specializes in implants, single use instruments and innovative technologies within joint reconstruction, hips, knees, spine, trauma, extremities and dental. For further information, please see www.orchid-ortho.com. Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Like (1) Please login or register to post comments. (517) 694-2300 1489 Cedar Street Holt, MI 48842 Contact Us SERVICES Design for Manufacturing Prototyping Manufacturing Solutions ABOUT Locations Ethics Hotline Certifications Careers Communication Preferences Get in Touch Quickly I need... Casting Coatings Design and Development Forging Machining Packaging Options Product/Process Transfer Prototyping Quality and Regulatory System Complete Sourcing Other Submit © 2021 Orchid MPS Holdings, LLC Terms of Use Privacy Policy Site Map Ethics Policy Modern Slavery Act