Maria Fitzgibbon
About Maria Fitzgibbon
Maria Fitzgibbon is a Bioprocess Associate at Bristol-Myers Squibb and a Manufacturing Associate at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., with extensive experience in bioprocessing and manufacturing roles.
Current Positions
Maria Fitzgibbon is currently employed at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Bioprocess Associate and at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a Manufacturing Associate based in Athlone. These dual roles underscore her versatile skills and extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Past Work Experience
Maria Fitzgibbon has a robust background in the biopharmaceutical industry, having worked in multiple roles across renowned companies. She served as a Manufacturing Technician at Mylan in Dublin for 9 months in 2014-2015. Prior to this, she worked as a Biochemist at Trinity Biotech for 6 months in 2014. From 2010 to 2013, she was a Bioprocess Technician at Pfizer in Dublin. Additionally, she spent 5 years at Trinity Biotech in Wicklow from 2005 to 2010, performing various roles, including Biochemist, Lab Assistant, and Fill/Finish Technician.
Educational Background
Maria Fitzgibbon holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Technology from Tallaght ITT. She also earned a Higher Certificate in GMP, Science, and Technology from the same institution, providing her with a strong theoretical foundation and practical knowledge essential for her career in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Specializations and Skills
Maria Fitzgibbon specializes in aseptic processing, formulation, purification, and fill/finish operations. She has extensive experience in both small-scale and large-scale manufacturing processes. Her expertise includes authoring, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records (MBRs), demonstrating her strong focus on quality and compliance in highly regulated environments.
Experience in Regulated Environments
Throughout her career, Maria Fitzgibbon has consistently worked within cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) controlled environments. She possesses excellent documentation practices, ensuring the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance in manufacturing processes.