Michelle Rodriguez
About Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez is the Vice President Global Quality for Biologic & Sterile Ops at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Michelle Rodriguez serves as the Vice President Global Quality for Biologic & Sterile Ops at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing global quality operations related to biologic and sterile products. Her role involves ensuring compliance, driving quality improvements, and leading a diverse team of professionals to maintain high standards in production and operations.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Michelle Rodriguez was the Global Head Biologics & Steriles ExM Global Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2021. Stationed in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she managed external manufacturing quality for biologics and sterile products, ensuring that third-party manufacturers met the company's rigorous quality standards. Her responsibilities included oversight of quality systems, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience at Teva Pharmaceuticals
Michelle Rodriguez worked as the Senior Director, Latin America Cluster Quality Lead at Teva Pharmaceuticals from 2018 to 2020. Based in Parsippany, NJ, and Florida, she led quality operations across multiple sites within the Latin America region. Her duties included the implementation of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and the integration of quality strategies to support business objectives.
Career at Novartis
At Novartis, Michelle Rodriguez served as the Executive Director & Site Quality Head from 2012 to 2018. During her six-year tenure, she managed quality operations for NTO New York Sites, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and driving quality improvements across the sites. She played a key role in developing and implementing quality strategies, leading teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Educational Background
Michelle Rodriguez holds a Bachelor in Science from Thomas Edison State University and a degree in Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico. Her education has equipped her with a robust foundation in scientific and technical disciplines, which she has leveraged throughout her extensive career in the pharmaceutical industry.