Greg Bassett
About Greg Bassett
Greg Bassett is the Executive Director Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb in Bothell, Washington, and at Amgen in Hong Kong. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and has held various leadership roles at Amgen and Eli Lilly.
Current Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb and Amgen
Greg Bassett holds the position of Executive Director Quality at both Bristol Myers Squibb and Amgen, operating out of Bothell, Washington, United States, and Hong Kong respectively. His dual roles involve overseeing quality operations and ensuring adherence to industry standards across both pharmaceutical giants. In these executive roles, Bassett brings his extensive expertise in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, and risk management.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Greg Bassett’s tenure at Amgen spans over a decade, during which he held several leadership positions in quality assurance. He served as Executive Director Quality Site Head in County Dublin, Ireland from 2013 to 2017, and as Director Of Quality Assurance in the Breda Area, Netherlands from 2009 to 2013. Earlier, he worked as Director Of Quality in Puerto Rico from 2005 to 2009, and as Associate Director Quality Assurance in West Greenwich, Rhode Island from 2003 to 2005. Throughout these roles, he contributed significantly to quality operations, contract manufacturing quality, and validation.
Experience at Eli Lilly and Company
Before joining Amgen, Greg Bassett had a 19-year career at Eli Lilly and Company where he held various roles. Starting in 1983, he worked in engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality, and compliance, eventually becoming Senior Quality Assurance Manager. His extensive work at Eli Lilly laid the foundation for his expertise in quality assurance and manufacturing operations.
Educational Background
Greg Bassett holds an MBA in Finance, General from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, which he earned between 1985 and 1987. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tri-State University, earned from 1979 to 1983. His academic background in both finance and engineering supports his multifaceted approach to quality management and operations in the pharmaceutical industry.
Industry Involvement and Contributions
Greg Bassett is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and serves on its Science Advisory Board. His involvement in PDA underscores his commitment to advancing quality standards and best practices within the pharmaceutical industry. Bassett’s contributions to the field, especially in parenteral filling and finishing, reflect his leadership and expertise in quality assurance.