Michael Tarsa
About Michael Tarsa
Michael Tarsa is the Associate Director of IT Enterprise Applications at BeiGene in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in quality control and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role as Associate Director at BeiGene
Michael Tarsa holds the position of Associate Director, IT Enterprise Applications at BeiGene, where he has been employed since 2017. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Michael’s role focuses on leading efforts within IT enterprise applications. His contributions in this position are enhanced by his extensive experience in quality control and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Role at Gilead Sciences
Prior to his current position, Michael Tarsa worked at Gilead Sciences in Foster City, California. He served as Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance from 2011 to 2017, and before that as Manager, IT QA from 2007 to 2011. His decade-long tenure at Gilead Sciences was marked by significant responsibilities, overseeing regulatory compliance and quality assurance in IT operations.
Early Career at Berlex
Michael Tarsa began his career at Berlex, where he held several key positions. Starting as a QC Chemist III in 2000, he quickly moved to QC Raw Materials Lead in 2001 and then QC Technology Manager in 2003. During his time at Berlex, he honed his skills in quality control, managing various QC operations until 2007.
Experience at Systemix Group
Michael Tarsa gained his initial professional experience at Systemix Group in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. As a QC Analyst from 1995 to 2000, Michael developed a foundation in quality control practices while gaining valuable international industry exposure.
Educational Background
Michael Tarsa has a strong educational background that complements his professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from UC Santa Barbara, completed in 1992. Additionally, he pursued Management and Design studies at San Francisco State University from 2007 to 2008. This blend of biology and management education underlines his versatile skill set.