Brian Connolly
About Brian Connolly
Brian Connolly is a Senior QA Associate Level III at Alkermes in Athlone, Ireland, with extensive experience in quality assurance and chemistry.
Company
Brian Connolly is currently employed at Alkermes, based in Athlone, Ireland. His role involves overseeing the quality assurance processes within the company, specifically focusing on computerized systems and process automation control systems. His responsibilities also extend to data integrity initiatives and supporting various validation activities aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
Title
Brian Connolly holds the position of Senior QA Associate Level III. In this role, he functions as the Quality Technical Lead for key organizational projects and supports various compliance and regulatory efforts.
Professional Experience
Brian Connolly has a robust career history in quality assurance and chemistry. Prior to his current role at Alkermes, he worked at Boston Scientific where he served as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer from 2016 to 2017 and as a Chemist from 2004 to 2016. His earlier career includes a position at Rottapharm as a Chemist from 2002 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Brian Connolly received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from NUI Galway, graduating in 2002. He completed his preliminary education at CBS Roscommon. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in chemistry and quality assurance.
Roles and Responsibilities at Alkermes
At Alkermes, Brian Connolly's responsibilities include leading qualification and validation activities for facility, utility, and equipment changes/upgrades. He provides leadership for data integrity initiatives, evaluates new and prospective regulatory guidance, and participates in risk management activities to ensure best industry practices are adhered to.