Marlena Brown, PhD
About Marlena Brown, PhD
Marlena Brown, PhD, is a Sr. Quality Specialist QA Engineering at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in quality assurance and technical writing.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Marlena Brown, PhD, currently holds the position of Sr. Quality Specialist QA Engineering at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, New Jersey. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the quality of manufacturing and packaging processes. She is responsible for managing and resolving quality-related issues and implementing corrective and preventive actions effectively.
Previous Experience at Amneal Pharmaceuticals
From 2016 to 2021, Marlena Brown worked at Amneal Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Technical Writer. Over these five years in Summit, New Jersey, she coordinated and drafted nonconformance investigations. Her role involved detailed documentation and communication to support quality assurance processes.
Early Career in Quality Assurance and Engineering
Marlena Brown has a rich background in quality assurance and engineering, having worked at Hikma Pharmaceuticals from 2013 to 2016 as a Quality Assurance Engineer in Eatontown, New Jersey. Prior to that, she served as a Laboratory Technician at Medeikon Corporation in 2005-2006 and as a Quality Assurance Intern at RESPIRONICS LTD in 2004. Her career began with an internship at HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP. DBA STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS in 2003.
Educational Background
Marlena Brown holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Rutgers University, completed in 2014. She also earned two Master of Science degrees from the New Jersey Institute of Technology: one in Pharmaceutical Engineering and another in Engineering/Industrial Management, both completed in 2006. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution, completed in 2004.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Marlena Brown is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), a credential obtained from the Project Management Institute. With over 10 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she has managed and resolved quality-related issues, coordinated nonconformance investigations, implemented corrective actions, and provided quality assurance and validation training. Her skill set also includes designing, executing, and analyzing API-polymer dosage form fabrications.