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Mackenzie Grady

Mackenzie Grady

Holden,MA

Summary

Quality professional with 18 years’ experience in GMP/GCP/GLP/GXP regulated environments supporting development, clinical and commercialization of pharmaceutical, biotech, oglio and gene/cell therapy products. I have worked in Supplier Quality/Auditing, Global Product Quality, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) roles that require analytical thinking, attention to detail, critical problem-solving skills, project management, and diligent work ethic. I have continuously assumed increased levels of responsibility by demonstrating ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritization, demanding timelines, supervision/management of individuals and alignment with all departments for compliance and successfully meeting performance objectives. Extensive experience with 21CFR, ISO13485/9001 and ICH Q1-Q12 regulations and pharmacopeia (USP, EP). Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, familiar working in multidisciplinary team structures. A quick learner with strong computer skills including all MS Office and applications/systems widely used in the pharmaceutics industry (e.g. Trackwise, Infinity/Veeva, LIMS, SAP, DCA, Master Control, Success Factors etc.) Motivated for continual growth, leadership and provide mentoring in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Supplier Quality and Auditing

Nitto-Avecia
09.2022 - Current
  • Senior Manager for Supplier Quality and Auditing program responsible for handling supplier qualification program, conducting/scheduling audits per EU/FDA/PMDA regulations for Nitto-Avecia
  • In addition, driving harmonization over all three sites for the introduction and utilization of our new supplier module validated quality system
  • Nitto-Avecia manufactures both clinical and commercial oligonucleotide APIs for client-based products.

Global Product Quality Manager, Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Global Product Quality Manager supporting Quality Control Cell Therapy (GPQ CTO) operations, Leader of implementation for all GPQ CTO related global change controls, facilitator for the QC Global Strategy Board, facilitator/project manager for all QC Cell Therapy projects such as the globalization of Liso-Cel clinical and commercial release methods across all Cell Therapy site locations; Bothell, Seattle; Devens, MA and New Jersey.

Quality Assurance Tech Ops Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • QA Tech Ops Manager supporting both Commercial and Single Use Validation activities, Investigations, Corrective and Preventative Actions, Automation requests in Vitalize/Syncade
  • In addition, assists with any other QA related support activities for MFG and the Devens Site.

QA Compliance Lead

GE Healthcare
Marlborough, MA
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • QA Lead supporting Quality Control, Facilities, Validation, Manufacturing Processes and Lot Disposition for Single -Use (Xcellerex) Flex Factory Phase I and Phase II CMO activities for Client Specific Molecules.

Sr. QA Specialist/Consultant

Azzur Group, LLC
New England
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Quality Assurance consultant supported mRNA Phase I start up activities for Moderna Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA.

Sr. QA Specialist/Consultant

Azzur Group, LLC
New England
08.2014 - 12.2015
  • Senior QA Specialist provided support for the QA department, multi product approval at Bristol Myers Squibb, Devens, MA
  • Responsible for ensuring that all activities are in compliance with GMP, FDA current regulations and company procedures.

QA Associate

Johnson Matthey Pharma Services
Devens, MA
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • QA Associate with lead responsibility for ensuring that final Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are manufactured, tested, and released in accordance with cGMP and company procedures.

QA Compliance Specialist

Genzyme Corporation
Framingham, MA
06.2009 - 07.2011
  • Compliance Specialist in Biosurgery QA department responsible for ensuring all activities performed in accordance with GMP and company procedures.

Microbiology QC Analyst

Genzyme Corporation
Framingham, MA
01.2007 - 06.2009
  • QC Analyst in Microbiology department responsible for completing the necessary GMP training and performing assigned tasks.

Microbiology QC Analyst

RenaMed
Lincoln, RI
02.2006 - 01.2007
  • QC Analyst in Microbiology department responsible for completing assigned tasks.

QC and Gene Therapy Development

Ranstad
Framingham, MA
09.2005 - 02.2006
  • Temporary employee at Genzyme Corporation responsible for completing assigned tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology/ Environmental Science

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Resource Allocation
  • Data Analytics
  • Partnership Development
  • Business performance management
  • Reporting oversight
  • Talent Development
  • Budget Oversight
  • Database Development
  • Operations Planning
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Reporting management
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Organizational Development
  • Organizational improvement
  • Sales channel analytics
  • Innovation management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Influencing and negotiating
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Human Resources Management
  • Corporate Communications

Certification

ASQ Lead Auditor Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

iPEC Life Coach Certification

Personal Information

Title: Senior Manager, Supplier Quality and Auditor

Timeline

Senior Manager, Supplier Quality and Auditing

Nitto-Avecia
09.2022 - Current

Global Product Quality Manager, Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2021 - 06.2022

Quality Assurance Tech Ops Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2019 - 06.2021

QA Compliance Lead

GE Healthcare
08.2016 - 12.2018

Sr. QA Specialist/Consultant

Azzur Group, LLC
02.2016 - 06.2016

Sr. QA Specialist/Consultant

Azzur Group, LLC
08.2014 - 12.2015

QA Associate

Johnson Matthey Pharma Services
03.2013 - 08.2014

QA Compliance Specialist

Genzyme Corporation
06.2009 - 07.2011

Microbiology QC Analyst

Genzyme Corporation
01.2007 - 06.2009

Microbiology QC Analyst

RenaMed
02.2006 - 01.2007

QC and Gene Therapy Development

Ranstad
09.2005 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Science - Biology/ Environmental Science

University of Massachusetts
Mackenzie Grady