Darragh Dalton
About Darragh Dalton
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Darragh Dalton currently holds the position of Manager Quality Systems (Quality Services) at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he oversees various quality systems, ensuring that all operations adhere to stringent quality standards. His responsibilities may include maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and continuously improving quality processes to support the company's strategic objectives.
Professional Experience and Career Progression
Darragh's career encompasses over 15 years of experience in quality roles across different industries. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Quality Services Senior Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb. Before this, he worked at DCC Vital - Athlone Laboratories as a QA Compliance Officer from 2017 to 2019. His earlier positions include roles at Abbott, where he was a Quality Professional in the Manufacturing Quality Assurance Department in 2016 and a Technical Specialist in Project Management from 2015 to 2016. Darragh has a robust background in quality control, having worked with Diageo from 2004 to 2013 in various quality technician roles.
Educational Background and Certifications
Darragh Dalton's educational journey is marked by specialized training in pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. He earned a Level 9 Post Grad Cert in Biopharmaceutical Production from University College Dublin (2014-2015). He also holds a Level 8 Special Purpose Award Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing from the Institute of Technology, Tallaght (2015). His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences: Food Science and Technology from Dublin Institute of Technology (1998-2004). These qualifications have equipped him with the technical expertise essential for his roles in quality systems management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Darragh Dalton possesses a wide range of technical skills and expertise honed through his extensive career. He has gained significant experience working in ISO-certified, FDA, and cGMP-regulated environments. His roles have enabled him to develop highly developed analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. He is known for his strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to work independently or as part of a team. His experience includes practical laboratory work for a Springboard course at the National Pharmaceutical Education Centre in ITT, where he gained invaluable experience in a GMP regulated environment.
Early Career and Initial Training
Darragh's early career includes roles that provided foundational experience in the industry. He worked at Batchelors Ltd as a Quality Control Technician for two months in 2003, followed by a position as a Laboratory Research Assistant at Teagasc the same year. He then moved to Diageo, where he served as a QC/QA Process Technician and in various other quality control roles from 2004 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a Springboard Trainee program in 2014 at NIBRT, where he earned a Level 9 Post Grad Cert in Biopharmaceutical Production, and a further Springboard course at Innopharma Labs in 2015.