Jessica Ferris
About Jessica Ferris
Jessica Ferris is the Associate Director, Cell Therapy QA Disposition Business Process Owner at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA, with over a decade of experience in various roles within the company. She holds a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Biopharmaceutical Leadership from Emmanuel College and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Marine Biology from the University of Rhode Island.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jessica Ferris currently holds the position of Associate Director, Cell Therapy QA Disposition Business Process Owner at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing cell therapy quality assurance processes and ensuring the proper disposition of cell therapy products. Her responsibilities involve managing business processes related to QA disposition to maintain compliance and integrity in cell therapy operations.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jessica Ferris has held multiple roles at Bristol Myers Squibb over a decade of her career. From 2020 to 2021, she was the Manufacturing Compliance Senior Manager, where she managed compliance issues in manufacturing operations. Prior to this, she served as Operational Excellence Lead from 2018 to 2020, focusing on optimizing operational processes. In 2018, she worked as Disposition Manager, QA Operations for 11 months. From 2016 to 2018, she was the Commercial Disposition Lead, handling the disposition processes for commercial products. She also served as a QA Operations Technical Analyst from 2014 to 2016 and as a Microbiology Senior Specialist from 2009 to 2014.
Educational Background
Jessica Ferris obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Management with a specialization in Biopharmaceutical Leadership from Emmanuel College between 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, she achieved a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Marine Biology from the University of Rhode Island, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provided her with a strong foundation in biological sciences and management, which she has applied throughout her career in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Early Career
Before her extensive tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Jessica Ferris began her career as a Lab Assistant at the University of Rhode Island, working there from 2008 to 2009. This early experience in a laboratory setting contributed to her foundational knowledge in microbiology and prepared her for a successful career in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Experience in Quality Assurance and Operations
Jessica Ferris has amassed over a decade of experience in quality assurance (QA) and operations at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her in-depth understanding of QA processes is highlighted by her current role in cell therapy QA disposition. She has been instrumental in various leadership positions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple departments. Her experience spans roles from QA Operations Technical Analyst to Manufacturing Compliance Senior Manager, showcasing her growth and expertise in the industry.