Carol Black
About Carol Black
Carol Black is the Global Quality, Senior Manager Quality Assurance at Bristol-Myers Squibb with over 20 years of experience in microbiological assays and regulatory compliance.
Current Title and Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Carol Black is the Global Quality Senior Manager for Quality Assurance at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, she manages and ensures the highest standards of quality across the company’s global operations. Her responsibilities include leading the implementation of quality assurance processes and overseeing compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Roles and Industry Experience
Carol Black has accumulated extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Previously, she served as the Global Quality Systems Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2011 to 2014. Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, she worked at Discovery Labs as Manager, QC Microbiology Laboratory from 2007 to 2008. From 2004 to 2007, Carol held the position of QC Manager, Microbiological & Environmental Services at Pfizer. She began her career at Organon, where she spent nine years from 1995 to 2004 as Associate Manager, QC Microbiology.
Educational Background in Biology
Carol Black attended Montclair State University, where she studied Biology and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Her tenure at Montclair State University spanned from 1988 to 1995.
Mentorship and Professional Guidance
Carol provides mentorship to students at Rutgers University. Her guidance focuses on the field of microbiology, wherein she shares her extensive knowledge and experience to help shape the future professionals of the industry.
Microbiological Assay and Regulatory Expertise
With over 20 years of experience, Carol Black has expertise in testing various microbiological assays, including microbial limits, sterility testing, bacterial endotoxin testing, bioburden testing, and environmental monitoring. She demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of EMEA regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Carol conducts internal and contractor audits to ensure regulatory compliance. She also provides guidance on GMP issues, interpreting regulations to maintain awareness of regulatory trends and industry practices.