Shannon Penoyer
About Shannon Penoyer
Shannon Penoyer is a Manager, Quality Assurance Validation Analyst at Bristol Myers Squibb in Syracuse, New York.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Shannon Penoyer is currently a Manager and Quality Assurance Validation Analyst at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Syracuse, New York. In this capacity, Shannon leads QA oversight on the validation of equipment, instruments, and automation in both manufacturing facilities and laboratories. Additionally, Shannon supports site Capital Projects as a QA lead, ensuring the sustainability of the company’s pipeline.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before assuming the role of Manager and Quality Assurance Validation Analyst, Shannon Penoyer worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior Specialist and Associate Scientist in Cleaning Validation from 2018 to 2021. During this period, Shannon provided QA oversight on process characterization and qualification protocols and reports, and assisted with inspection readiness, handling risk identification and remediation.
Experience at Norwich Pharma Services
Shannon Penoyer has also held positions at Norwich Pharma Services, working as a Group Supervisor from 2014 to 2016 and as a Research Assistant/Research Associate from 2010 to 2014. In these roles, Shannon played a key part in supporting QA oversight for revalidation efforts required per the annual validation maintenance plan and quarterly monitoring assessments to identify event patterns and continuous improvement opportunities.
Early Career at Rite Aid Pharmacy
Shannon Penoyer started in the industry as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Rite Aid Pharmacy, working from 2008 to 2012. This role laid the foundational experience in handling pharmacy operations and technical tasks related to pharmaceutical services.
Educational Background in Chemistry and Science
Shannon Penoyer holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Utica College, completed in 2010. Shannon also earned an Associate’s Degree in Math/Science from Onondaga Community College, completed in 2008. Earlier, Shannon graduated from Canastota High School with an Advanced Regents Diploma in 2006.