Marco Figaroa
About Marco Figaroa
Marco Figaroa is a Senior Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in GMP/GDP audits and strategic planning.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Marco Figaroa is currently serving as Senior Manager, GMP/GDP Audits - Strategic Planning at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. He plays a crucial role in strategic planning within the company's quality assurance department.
Previous Experience at Celularity Inc.
Marco Figaroa worked as a Supplier Quality Manager, CBA, at Celularity Inc. from 2021 to 2022. During his 8-month tenure, he was involved in managing supplier quality assurance and ensuring compliance with established standards. His expertise contributed to the effective oversight of supplier quality processes.
Quality Engineering Roles at Stryker and GE Healthcare
From 2015 to 2021, Marco Figaroa held the position of Senior Quality Engineer SQA at Stryker, where he spent six years enhancing quality systems and processes. Prior to this, he was a Senior Quality Engineer at GE Healthcare from 2014 to 2015 in Totowa, New Jersey. In both roles, he focused on maintaining high standards of quality engineering and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Engineering Experience at Gerdau Long Steel North America and Early Roles
Marco Figaroa accumulated three years of experience as a Process Engineer at Gerdau Long Steel North America from 2011 to 2014 in Sayerville, New Jersey. He also worked as a Programmer/Analyst at Software Solutions in 2011 for 7 months in Newark, New Jersey. Additionally, he held roles at Rutgers University as a Fiber Optics Research Analyst and Resident Assistant between 2009 and 2011.
Educational Background and Certifications
Marco Figaroa studied at Rutgers University, earning a degree in Materials Science and Engineering from 2007 to 2011. He is certified by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as an auditor, and holds certification in Human Tissue / Good Tissue Practices (cGTP) guidelines. His education and certifications have equipped him with a robust foundation in quality systems and regulatory compliance.