Maria Boyd
About Maria Boyd
Maria Boyd is the Sr Director of Quality Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Manati, Puerto Rico, with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Maria Boyd currently holds the position of Senior Director of Quality Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Manati, Puerto Rico. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance functions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain product quality. Her leadership supports the company's mission to deliver innovative and effective medicines to patients.
Tenure at Amgen
Maria Boyd has a significant history with Amgen, where she served in various key roles over a period of 14 years. Starting as a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance from 2006 to 2010, she then progressed to Director of Quality Assurance, a position she held until 2016. From 2016 to 2020, she was the Director of Quality Control, and briefly in 2020, she returned as Director of Quality Assurance. Her extensive experience at Amgen highlights her deep expertise in quality management within the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Maria Boyd's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mycology from Washington State University, a Master of Science (MS) in Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in General Biology from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico. Her strong academic foundation in the biological sciences underpins her expertise in quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry.
Specialization in Quality Assurance and Control
Specializing in quality assurance and quality control within the pharmaceutical industry, Maria Boyd has over 25 years of experience. She has considerable expertise in regulatory compliance and validation processes, contributing to her ability to ensure product quality and safety. Her background in microbiology and mycology bolsters her understanding of the intricacies involved in quality assurance.
Experience with Government and Private Sector
In addition to her private sector experience, Maria Boyd has also worked in the government sector. From 1997 to 2001, she was a Research Scientist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in New Orleans, Louisiana. She also worked as a Quality System Owner at GSK in Cidra, Puerto Rico, from 2001 to 2005. Her diverse experience provides her with a broad perspective on quality assurance practices across different sectors.