Edel O'connor
About Edel O'connor
Edel O'Connor is a Senior QA Compliance Specialist at Bristol-Myers Squibb and a Quality Specialist at Merck, with over 9 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Title
Edel O'connor currently holds the position of Senior QA Compliance Specialist. Her role involves ensuring the quality and compliance of pharmaceutical products and processes at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cruiserath, Ireland.
Current Positions
Edel O'connor is presently working at both Bristol-Myers Squibb and Merck. At Bristol-Myers Squibb, she serves as a Senior QA Compliance Specialist in Cruiserath. Concurrently, she holds a position as a Quality Specialist at Merck, based in County Dublin, Ireland.
Previous Experience at Merck
From 2008 to 2012, Edel O'connor worked at Merck as a Quality Control Microbiologist in County Dublin, Ireland. During this period, she was responsible for ensuring the microbiological quality of pharmaceutical products.
Education and Certifications
Edel O'connor graduated from Dundalk Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Food Science, completing her studies from 2004 to 2008. She is certified in Lean Six Sigma Methodologies, holding a Green Belt certification, and has QQI Certification in Biopharmaceutical Upstream and Downstream Processing.
Pharmaceutical Industry Expertise
With over 9 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Edel O'connor's primary areas of expertise include Risk Management, Auditing, Annual Product Review, Supplier Management, and Pharmaceutical Microbiology. She has demonstrated skills in project, business, and people management, contributing to her diverse and extensive professional background.