Chris Milano PhD
About Chris Milano PhD
Chris Milano, PhD, is currently the Interim VP of Global Pharma Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and also serves as Vice President of External Manufacturing Quality. He has an extensive background in pharmaceutical quality assurance, having previously worked at Merck in various senior roles.
VP Global Pharma Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb
Chris Milano is currently serving as the Interim VP Global Pharma Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In this role, he is responsible for leading the quality strategy formulation and execution, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. He also manages the quality budget, which includes comprehensive resource planning, and develops optimal processes and procedures to meet regulatory standards. His role includes implementing training and career advancement programs for the quality team and mentoring team members to ensure a cohesive and productive group.
Vice President of External Manufacturing Quality
In addition to his interim role, Chris Milano holds the position of Vice President of External Manufacturing Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb. Working from New Brunswick, New Jersey, he focuses on ensuring that external manufacturing partners meet the high-quality standards required by the company. His responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance processes and maintaining alignment with global regulatory requirements, as well as nurturing relationships with external partners to uphold quality and performance metrics.
Career at Merck
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Chris Milano had a notable career at Merck, where he held several significant positions. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Associate Vice President of External Quality Assurance - Large Molecules in West Point, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Vice President Keytruda Quality from 2017 to 2019 in the same location. He also worked as the Executive Director, Quality Operations at Merck from 2014 to 2017 in Elkton, Virginia. In each role, Milano focused on developing and overseeing quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing operational procedures.
Educational Background and Expertise
Chris Milano has a robust educational background in pharmaceutical and chemical sciences. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Rutgers University, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. Prior to that, he achieved a Master's degree in Industrial Pharmacy from St. John's University in Jamaica, New York, studying from 1987 to 1989. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Villanova University, completed between 1982 and 1986. This extensive education laid a strong foundation for his expertise in pharmaceutical quality and regulatory standards.
Professional Contributions at Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, Chris Milano has made significant contributions to the company’s quality assurance framework. He led the formulation and execution of comprehensive quality strategies that align with global regulatory standards. Additionally, he presented and managed a quality budget that included resource planning and allocation. Milano also played a crucial role in developing and optimizing processes and procedures, ensuring they met global standards. Furthermore, he implemented training, development, and career advancement programs for the quality team and focused on mentoring team members to foster a cohesive and productive working environment.