Johnny Garcia
About Johnny Garcia
Johnny Garcia is the Director of Quality Systems at Adaptimmune, where he has worked since 2015. He has held various positions in quality assurance and compliance at notable companies such as Eli Lilly, Taiho Oncology, Pfizer, and Allergan.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Johnny Garcia serves as the Director of Quality Systems at Adaptimmune, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he oversees the quality systems that ensure compliance and operational excellence within the organization. His responsibilities include developing and implementing quality management systems that align with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Garcia's tenure at Adaptimmune has contributed to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality therapies.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Adaptimmune, Johnny Garcia held several significant positions in quality assurance. He worked at Eli Lilly and Company (ImClone Systems) as Associate Director of QA Compliance from 2002 to 2013, where he focused on maintaining compliance standards in Branchburg, NJ. Following this, he served as Associate Director of IT Compliance and Data Privacy at Taiho Oncology, Inc. for 11 months in 2014-2015. He also held the role of Director of Quality Systems and Computer Systems Compliance at Allergan from 2013 to 2014.
Information Systems Management Experience
Johnny Garcia has a background in information systems management, having worked as an Information Systems Manager at Pfizer (Wyeth) from 2000 to 2002. In this role, he was responsible for managing IT systems and ensuring that they met the operational needs of the organization. His experience in this area has provided him with a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in quality systems and compliance.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Johnny Garcia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Computer Application from De La Salle University. This educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and analytical skills necessary for his roles in quality systems and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.