Deborah Yglesias
About Deborah Yglesias
Deborah Yglesias is the Executive Quality Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in Manati, Puerto Rico, with extensive experience in quality management roles at AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly and Company.
Executive Quality Director at Bristol Myers Squibb
Deborah Yglesias serves as the Executive Quality Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Manati, Puerto Rico. In her role, she oversees quality control processes to ensure the effective delivery of quality products to patients worldwide. Her leadership focuses on transforming the quality culture within the organization, promoting continuous improvements, and maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing and consumer quality control.
Former Head of Quality at AstraZeneca
From 2014 to 2019, Deborah Yglesias worked as the Head of Quality at AstraZeneca in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. During her five-year tenure, she was responsible for overseeing the quality management systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Her extensive experience in laboratory and instrument qualification proved instrumental in maintaining high standards within the organization.
Director Roles at Eli Lilly and Company
Deborah Yglesias held several key positions at Eli Lilly and Company over a span of 12 years. From 2007 to 2014, she was the Director of Compliance, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs in Carolina and Guayama, Puerto Rico, where she led initiatives to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Site Quality from 2002 to 2007 in Carolina, Puerto Rico, overseeing site-specific quality control operations.
Education and Expertise
Deborah Yglesias holds a Master's Degree in Manufacturing Competitiveness from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the Universidad de Puerto Rico. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both the technical and managerial aspects of quality control in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. She is fluent in English and Spanish, which enhances her communication and management capabilities in diverse environments.
Professional Skills and Attributes
Deborah Yglesias is known for her deep understanding of bio-pharmaceutical and consumer quality control validation projects. She brings extensive experience in laboratory and instrument qualification to her roles. Her management style is characterized by patience, persistence, and diligence, fostering a continuous improvement mindset within teams. These skills have been pivotal in her ability to lead quality culture transformational initiatives effectively.