Tony Ruiz
About Tony Ruiz
Tony Ruiz is the QA Manager for External Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, with extensive experience in Cell Therapy Quality Assurance and cGMP operations.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Tony Ruiz currently serves as the QA Manager, External Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington. He assumed this role in March 2021. In this capacity, he oversees quality assurance processes within external manufacturing, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Tony Ruiz worked as a Quality Assurance Supervisor at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he was based in Bothell, Washington. His responsibilities included supervising QA activities and maintaining compliance with cGMP regulations.
Experience at Juno Therapeutics
Tony Ruiz had two notable roles at Juno Therapeutics, Inc. He worked as a CTDO QA Supervisor for four months in 2019 in Seattle, Washington, and prior to that, he served as a QA Specialist from 2017 to 2019 in Bothell, Washington. His duties involved ensuring the quality of cell therapy products and adherence to quality standards.
Early Career at Baxter and Shire
Tony Ruiz started his career in quality assurance at Baxter International Inc., where he held multiple positions, such as Quality Assurance Associate II (2012–2015) and Quality Management Inspector (2009–2012) in Greater Los Angeles Area. He later moved to Baxalta as a Quality Supervisor - QA Operations in 2015 for seven months and subsequently to Shire as Quality Supervisor - Release/Batch Record Review from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Tony Ruiz holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Central Washington University, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. He also completed his High School Diploma at A.C. Davis High School, where he graduated with a 3.6 GPA after studying there from 1998 to 2003.
Expertise in Cell Therapy Quality Assurance
With extensive experience in quality assurance, particularly in cell therapy, Tony Ruiz has cultivated a strong background in cGMP operations. His career spans various supervisory and specialist roles across multiple reputable organizations, highlighting his proficiency in ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.