Orla Mc Carthy
About Orla Mc Carthy
Orla Mc Carthy is a Senior Lead Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb with extensive experience in process and cleaning validation within the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Orla Mc Carthy currently serves as a Senior Lead Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) in Cruiserath. In this role, she is responsible for leading investigations related to pharmaceutical processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Roles in Pharmaceutical Companies
Before joining BMS, Orla worked at MSD as a Senior Pharmaceutical Specialist from 2014 to 2017 in Swords, Co. Dublin. Prior to this, she was a GTO Specialist at MSD for two years, starting in 2012. Earlier, she held positions at Pfizer, including Technology Specialist II and Technology Specialist, from 2008 to 2012. Her initial industry experience was at Wyeth Medica as a Technology Analyst and Specialist.
Education and Credentials
Orla Mc Carthy holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicinal Chemistry from the Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmaceutical Production from the Institute of Technology, Tallaght, from 2010 to 2011. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Trinity College, where she achieved a BA (Hons) in Medicinal Chemistry.
Experience in Process and Cleaning Validation
Orla has extensive experience in process and cleaning validation within the pharmaceutical industry. This expertise has been honed through her various roles in leading pharmaceutical companies, ensuring the efficiency and quality of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Technical Transfer and Product Development
In her professional career, Orla has been heavily involved in technical transfer and technical support for new pharmaceutical product process development. Her specialization in medicinal chemistry has significantly contributed to advancements in pharmaceutical production techniques and processes.