Joseph Whittemore
About Joseph Whittemore
Joseph Whittemore is the Associate Director of Global CSV Quality Assurance at BeiGene, with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at BeiGene
Joseph Whittemore currently holds the title of Associate Director, Global CSV Quality Assurance at BeiGene. He started this role on May 1, 2022. In this position, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with computerized system validation (CSV) across the global organization. His work encompasses maintaining quality assurance practices that meet both regulatory standards and industry best practices.
Previous Experience at Charles River Laboratories
Before joining BeiGene, Joseph Whittemore worked at Charles River Laboratories. He served as the Global Computer Validation Quality Assurance professional from 2021 to 2022, for a span of 11 months. In this role, he focused on the validation and compliance of computerized systems, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards of data integrity.
Extensive Career at Pfizer
Joseph Whittemore has a significant tenure at Pfizer, where he held several roles over a span of many years. He served as Sr. Manager, Enterprise Records & Information Management from 2016 to 2021, and as Sr. IT Auditor, Corporate Audit from 2013 to 2015. He was also Senior Systems Compliance Lead from 2004 to 2013, and earlier in his career, he served as IT Engineer from 1998 to 2002, Clinical Pathology Technician from 1991 to 1997, and Regulatory Toxicology Technician from 1990 to 1991. His diverse roles at Pfizer provided him with extensive experience in records management, IT auditing, systems compliance, and regulatory adherence.
Military Experience
Before entering the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, Joseph Whittemore served in the United States Air Force as a Medical Laboratory Specialist. His service lasted from 1981 to 1989, where he gained valuable experience in medical laboratory practices and procedures, laying the groundwork for his subsequent career in medical and pharmaceutical fields.
Educational Background in Computer Information Systems and Health Sciences
Joseph Whittemore's educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, which he completed between 1995 and 1997. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from SUNY Empire State College. His educational background laid a solid foundation for his expertise in computerized system validation, records management, and regulatory compliance.