David Strong
About David Strong
David Strong is the Director of Network Quality Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on quality assurance and compliance.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
David Strong is currently the Director of Network Quality Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, Massachusetts. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance activities across the company's network, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. His extensive experience in quality management and operational excellence supports his role in maintaining high standards in network quality assurance.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
David Strong held several roles at Bristol Myers Squibb before becoming the Director of Network Quality Assurance. From 2019 to 2020, he served as the Lead in Knowledge Management & Learning Excellence. Prior to that, he was the Associate Director of Compliance and Quality Systems from 2015 to 2019. He also worked briefly as a Program Manager from 2014 to 2015. Each of these roles provided him with broad insights into compliance, learning excellence, and quality systems within the pharmaceutical industry.
Career Achievements at Pfizer
During his tenure at Pfizer, David Strong held multiple roles that solidified his expertise in quality assurance and operational excellence. He served as the Operational Excellence Lead from 2011 to 2014, Sr. Manager of Network Strategy Implementation, and Quality Risk Management Lead from 2010 to 2011. He also managed documentation harmonization and validation efforts in earlier roles, contributing significantly to Pfizer's operational efficiencies and compliance standards.
Educational Background
David Strong holds both a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and a Master of Engineering (M.E.) from the University of Dayton, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in quality assurance and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry. The knowledge gained during his university years has been instrumental in his various roles across different companies.
Experience at PAREXEL
David Strong began his career in the pharmaceutical industry at PAREXEL, where he worked as a Validation Engineer/Project Manager from 1997 to 2001. During this time, he gained essential experience in validation engineering and project management, which would become crucial in his subsequent roles at Pfizer and Bristol Myers Squibb. His contributions included ensuring that validation processes met industry regulations and standards.