Rhessa Diaz
About Rhessa Diaz
Rhessa Diaz is the Associate Director, Product Quality Lead, Global Product Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Rhessa Diaz currently holds the position of Associate Director, Product Quality Lead, Global Product Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product quality on a global scale. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations, and providing leadership in quality management.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Rhessa Diaz served as a Sr. Principal Scientist in Analytical Development at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, United States, from 2019 to 2022. During this time, she focused on the analytical aspects of product development, contributing towards the advancement of the company's pharmaceutical projects.
Experience at Celgene
From 2018 to 2022, Rhessa Diaz was a Sr Principal Scientist and Flow Cytometry Lead in Analytical Development at Celgene. In this role, she led projects involving flow cytometry, a critical technology in the analysis and development of cellular products. Her leadership in this area contributed to the progress and innovation in Celgene's analytical development processes.
Tenure at Juno Therapeutics
Rhessa Diaz held multiple roles at Juno Therapeutics, Inc. from 2015 to 2018, starting as a QC Scientist and progressing to QC Manager, Scientist, and eventually Flow Cytometry Team Lead in Analytical Development. She managed quality control and flow cytometry teams, ensuring rigorous testing and analysis of therapeutic products. Her contributions were integral to maintaining high standards in quality and analytical methodologies.
Background in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries
With over 20 years of experience, Rhessa Diaz has a substantial background in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. She has held various roles that required a deep understanding of biological sciences and analytical development. Diaz's extensive experience includes positions at BD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and DNA and Immunogenetics Institute, where she demonstrated expertise in areas ranging from flow cytometry to transplant immunology.
Educational Background
Rhessa Diaz studied Biology/Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Her educational foundation in biological sciences has supported her extensive career in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, providing a solid base for her subsequent professional endeavors.