Bruce Close
About Bruce Close
Bruce Close: Quality and Compliance Expert
Bruce Close holds a position in Quality and Compliance with over 20 years of experience in GxP roles at prominent biopharmaceutical companies. His professional background includes tenures at Celgene/BMS, Schering Ag/Bayer, and Regeneron. Known for his expertise in the design, implementation, and oversight of quality management systems, Bruce has worked extensively with 35 different regulatory health authorities across various regions, including the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, Australia, and Japan.
Bruce Close's Education and Qualifications
Bruce Close completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, earning both a B.S. and a B.A. He further advanced his education by obtaining an M.S. in Jurisprudence from Seton Hall University. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in quality and compliance in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Bruce Close's Role and Experience at Celgene
From 2007 to 2020, Bruce Close served as the Executive Director of Compliance Operations at Celgene. During his tenure, he directed several quality improvement initiatives and oversaw GMP auditing and training. His role at Celgene involved ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to the overall quality management system.
Bruce Close's Tenure as Principal Quality Consultant at Halloran Consulting
Bruce Close has served as a Principal Quality Consultant at Halloran Consulting. In this role, he utilized his extensive experience in GxP quality roles to provide strategic guidance and support for quality management systems and compliance operations.
Bruce Close's Early Career at Baxter and Subsequent Roles
Early in his career, Bruce Close worked as a scientist at Baxter. He later transitioned to Schering Ag/Bayer, where he directed quality improvement initiatives and was involved in GMP auditing and training. At Regeneron, Bruce held responsibilities in Compliance and Quality, particularly focusing on GLP Quality Assurance.