Maria Jose Arana
About Maria Jose Arana
Maria Jose Arana serves as the Sr. Director of Quality and Compliance at Biosense Webster, bringing extensive experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance across various sectors in the healthcare industry.
Work at BioSense
Maria Jose Arana has served as the Sr. Director of Quality and Compliance at BioSense Webster since 2020. In this role, she oversees quality systems and regulatory compliance within the organization, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Her position involves managing compliance processes and implementing quality assurance strategies to maintain high standards in healthcare products.
Education and Expertise
Maria Jose Arana studied Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she achieved a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. She also pursued further studies at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, focusing on Re-engineering. Her expertise encompasses Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance across various sectors, including Medical Devices, Combination Products, Diagnostics, OTC, and Cosmetics.
Background
Maria Jose Arana has a diverse professional background in quality and compliance roles within the healthcare industry. She began her career at Medtronic Vascular as a Quality Systems professional and has held various positions at notable companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Avail Medical Products, and CryoCor, Inc. Her experience spans over two decades, focusing on managing quality systems in highly regulated environments.
Achievements in Regulatory Compliance
Throughout her career, Maria Jose Arana has held significant positions that emphasize her expertise in regulatory compliance. At Johnson & Johnson, she served as the Director of Regulatory Compliance for four years. Additionally, she worked as the Global Complaints and Compliance Manager at Volcano Corporation and as the Director of Quality Control at International Technidyne Corporation, showcasing her extensive knowledge in maintaining compliance across various healthcare sectors.
Previous Work Experience
Maria Jose Arana has held multiple roles in quality assurance and regulatory compliance across several organizations. Her previous positions include Quality Manager at Avail Medical Products, Quality Engineer at Integra LifeSciences, and Head of Quality and Compliance at Accriva Diagnostics. She has also worked at Nexus Dx, Inc. and Greatbatch, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of quality systems in the healthcare industry.