Andrei Karotki
About Andrei Karotki
Andrei Karotki is the Associate Director of Quality Operations for Biologics External Manufacturing EMEA and Asia at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Steinhausen, Zug, Switzerland.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Andrei Karotki holds the position of Associate Director of Quality Operations for Biologics External Manufacturing EMEA and Asia at Bristol Myers Squibb. He is based in Steinhausen, Zug, Switzerland. His responsibilities in this role involve overseeing quality operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing quality processes for biologics manufacturing across EMEA and Asia regions.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Andrei Karotki served as the Senior Quality Operations Manager for Biologics External Manufacturing EMEA and Asia at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2020 in Zürich, Switzerland. Prior to that, he was the Quality Operations Manager of Biologics External Manufacturing at the Global Capability Hub from 2016 to 2019 in Cham, Kanton Zug, Switzerland. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in managing quality operations and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
Roles at Novartis Pharma Stein AG
Andrei Karotki worked at Novartis Pharma Stein AG in a variety of roles. He was a Senior QA Specialist from 2013 to 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. Before this, he served as a QA Release Officer from 2012 to 2013 in Singapore, Tuas Bay. He also held positions as TGP Pharmacist PU Solids from 2011 to 2012, and TGP Pharmacist PU Liquid Steriles from 2010 to 2011, both in PharmOps Switzerland. In these roles, he handled quality assurance, process transfer, and the launch of new dosage forms.
Academic Background
Andrei Karotki holds a PhD in Biological Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Zurich, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Radiobiology and Epidemiology at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) in Lyon, France from 2009 to 2010. Earlier, he earned his MSc in Radiobiology and Radiation Medicine from International Sakharov Environmental University from 1998 to 2003. His strong academic background provides a solid foundation for his roles in quality operations.
Practical Experience and Skills
Andrei Karotki has substantial practical knowledge in process transfer and the launch of new dosage forms. He has experience in establishing quality processes from scratch and aligning them with regulatory and global company expectations. He possesses a strong scientific analytical background and is adept at working within flat organizational structures. Additionally, he has experience managing small teams, further solidifying his expertise in quality operations and leadership.