Christa Maurer
About Christa Maurer
Christa Maurer is the Associate Director of GCP Audits & Inspections at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in clinical pharmacology, quality management, and vendor management.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Christa Maurer currently serves as the Associate Director, GCP Audits & Inspections at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for conducting Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Pharmacovigilance audits across North America. Her duties ensure compliance and uphold quality standards within the organization.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Christa Maurer has held various roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb since 2002. She served as Regional Quality Lead-Intercon from 2011 to 2016. Before that, she held positions such as Director, Outsourcing & Contract Management, Discovery Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology (2009-2011), and Associate Director, Outsourcing & Contract Management, Discovery Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology (2008-2009). She was also the Associate Director, Globalization & Continuous Improvement, DMCP in 2008 and Associate Director, Group Manager Clinical Pharmacology Profiling Group from 2005 to 2008. Earlier positions include Sr. Clinical Scientist & Clinical Scientist, Clinical Discovery, Antivirals from 2002 to 2005.
Work Experience Before Bristol-Myers Squibb
Prior to joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Christa Maurer worked at Johnson & Johnson as a Trial Manager from 1999 to 2002. She also gained experience at ICON Clinical Research as a Clinical Research Associate from 1998 to 1999, and at the University of Pennsylvania as a Research Specialist, Jr. in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in 1997.
Educational Background
Christa Maurer has a robust educational background in biological sciences. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Ursinus College, where she studied from 1995 to 1997. Before that, she attended the University of Florida from 1993 to 1995, studying Microbiology. Additionally, she has studied Pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University.
Expertise in Clinical Trials and Quality Management
Christa Maurer brings extensive experience in clinical trials and quality management to her roles. She has managed Phases 1-3 clinical trials and programs, and has specialized competencies in change management and talent management. Her expertise includes leading strategic initiatives, business process design, and vendor management. Her background in clinical pharmacology and clinical discovery, especially in antivirals, further enhances her profile.