Maria Brown
About Maria Brown
Maria Brown is the Vice President of Cell Therapy Development and Operations Quality at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 15 years of experience in senior quality management roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
Company
Maria Brown is currently Vice President of Cell Therapy Development and Operations Quality at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She operates out of their office in Summit, New Jersey. Bristol-Myers Squibb specializes in biopharmaceuticals, focusing on the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative medicines.
Previous Titles
Before her current role, Maria Brown was Vice President Global Quality Systems and Compliance at Celgene from 2018 to 2019. She previously held the position of Executive Director Global Quality Systems from 2012 to 2018 and Senior Director Corporate Quality from 2010 to 2012. At Abraxis BioScience, she served as Sr. Director Corporate Quality Assurance for four months in 2010 and Sr. Director QA/QC from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Maria Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her expertise lies in pharmaceutical quality management, with over 15 years of experience in senior roles focusing on quality assurance and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Development of Quality Management Systems
At Bristol-Myers Squibb, Maria Brown led the implementation of a global quality management system, significantly enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. She was also instrumental in the successful integration of Celgene's quality systems into Bristol-Myers Squibb following their acquisition, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining high quality standards across both organizations.
Contributions to Cell Therapy
Maria Brown has been pivotal in developing and executing quality assurance strategies for cell therapy products. Her work ensures adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) compliance. She has contributed to the development of regulatory submissions for cell therapy products, aiding in their approval by global health authorities.
Industry Engagement and Mentoring
Maria Brown is actively involved in mentoring and developing future leaders in pharmaceutical quality management. She participates in industry panels and conferences where she discusses advancements in cell therapy quality assurance, sharing her knowledge and expertise with peers and emerging professionals in the field.