Brian Poirier
About Brian Poirier
Brian Poirier is the Associate Director of QC Site Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in quality assurance and control in the pharmaceutical industry.
Title and Current Role
Brian Poirier serves as the Associate Director of QC Site Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, Massachusetts. In this role, he oversees a biologics Quality Control (QC) department with a staff of approximately 55 full-time employees. His responsibilities include the oversight of testing for incoming materials, in-process manufacturing steps, and final bulk drug substances. Areas covered under his jurisdiction comprise microbiological, environmental/facility monitoring, and stability testing, ensuring quality and compliance in all production facets.
Professional History at Bristol Myers Squibb
Brian Poirier has held several key positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. Between 2018 and 2021, he was the Associate Director of QA Manufacturing Operations, and from 2015 to 2018, he held the role of Associate Director, Quality Product Lead - Marketed Products. In both roles, he operated in Devens, MA, where he contributed to quality assurance and control mechanisms essential for the company's operational success.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Brian Poirier worked at Pfizer in Andover, MA. His tenure at Pfizer spanned 14 years, starting as a QC Raw Materials Supervisor from 2001 to 2007. He later served as QA Manager from 2007 to 2012, followed by a role as Senior Manager QA Operations from 2012 to 2015. During his time at Pfizer, he gained multifaceted experience in quality assurance, raw materials supervision, and operational management.
Early Career at Cambridge Isotope Laboratories
Brian Poirier kickstarted his career at Cambridge Isotope Laboratories in Andover, MA, where he worked as the Packaging Department Manager from 1993 to 2001. Here, he developed foundational skills in departmental leadership and operational management which would go on to support his subsequent roles in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Educational Background
Brian Poirier holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic skills, essential for his roles in quality control and assurance within the biopharmaceutical industry.