Bhaskar Arya
About Bhaskar Arya
Bhaskar Arya is the Director of IT Quality Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in global quality and computer systems validation across multiple pharmaceutical companies.
Director IT Quality Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bhaskar Arya currently serves as Director IT Quality Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. His role emphasizes ensuring the quality and integrity of IT systems, striving to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Bhaskar is heavily involved in developing strategic quality initiatives and overseeing compliance with Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP5) and risk-based approaches. His extensive background in IT quality assurance supports his leadership in this role.
Past Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to his current role, Bhaskar Arya worked as Associate Director, Global Quality CSV at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2022, also in New Brunswick, New Jersey. During this tenure, he focused on global quality compliance for computer system validation (CSV). His contributions were integral to maintaining the compliance standards of the organization, ensuring systems met regulatory guidelines such as 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
Role at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Bhaskar Arya served as Senior Manager Global IT Quality Assurance and Computer Systems Validation at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals from 2018 to 2020 in Bedminster, NJ. In this position, he was responsible for the validation and quality assurance of global IT systems. His efforts included performing vendor and internal compliance audits aimed at regulatory inspection preparedness, and implementing SaaS applications tailored to enterprise needs.
Educational Background
Bhaskar Arya's educational journey began at NSM Public School, which he attended from 1987 to 1999. He then pursued high school education at ILS, specializing in Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry, from 1999 to 2001. Bhaskar earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from Anna University from 2001 to 2005, followed by a Master of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Syracuse University between 2005 and 2007. He completed his academic credentials with an MBA in Management Information Systems from Villanova University.
Previous Tenures at Johnson & Johnson and Others
From 2013 to 2018, Bhaskar Arya worked as Manager, IT Business Partner and Computer System Validation Services at Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, he has held roles at Pfizer, Merck, BMS, and BioClinica from 2007 to 2013 as a Computer Systems Validation Lead and Project Manager in Princeton, NJ. These positions involved effective management of validation processes across multiple pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, effectuating comprehensive system implementations across various enterprise functions.