Patti Zychowka
About Patti Zychowka
Patti Zychowka is a Quality Assurance Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb with extensive experience in GLP, GMP, and computer validation QA activities.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Patti Zychowka currently holds the position of Quality Assurance Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing quality control activities to maintain product integrity and safety.
Previous Roles at Schering-Plough and Merck
Patti Zychowka has extensive experience in quality assurance, having worked at Schering-Plough Research Institute and its successor, Merck. At Schering-Plough, she held several positions, including Quality Assurance Manager for Global GLP Quality Assurance (with an interim position in Riom, France from 2008 to 2009) and Compliance Specialist. At Merck, she served as Quality Assurance Associate Manager, where she managed GLP quality assurance activities for seven years from 2003 to 2010.
Early Career at Taylor Technology
Before joining Schering-Plough, Patti Zychowka worked at Taylor Technology, where she began her career as a Report Coordinator from 1996 to 1999. She then transitioned to the role of Quality Assurance Auditor from 1999 to 2002. During her tenure at Taylor Technology, she gained foundational experience in quality assurance processes and audit management.
Educational Background
Patti Zychowka studied Environmental Science and Biology, achieving Bachelor's degrees from Salisbury University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore from 1991 to 1995. She furthered her education by completing the Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Program courses at Temple University from 2003 to 2004. This academic foundation has been instrumental in her successful career in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Expertise in GLP, GMP, and Regulatory Compliance
Patti Zychowka is recognized for her leadership in global harmonization activities and has extensive expertise in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations. She possesses a proven ability to independently manage projects and adhere to strict timelines. Her experience includes participation in Health Agency inspections and knowledge of FDA GLP, FDA GMP, and OECD regulations, making her a valuable asset in the field of quality assurance.