Jorge Tobar
About Jorge Tobar
Jorge Tobar is a Quality Assurance Supervisor at Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. with extensive experience in quality management and regulatory compliance in the biotechnology sector.
Work at Capricor Therapeutics
Jorge Tobar currently serves as the Quality Assurance Supervisor at Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. in San Diego, California. He has held this position since 2023, following his previous role as Quality Assurance III at the same company from 2022 to 2023. In his role, he focuses on maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within the biotechnology sector.
Previous Experience at Bio-Rad Laboratories
Jorge Tobar has extensive experience at Bio-Rad Laboratories, where he worked in various roles over a span of several years. He served as a Research Associate II (R&D Chemist II) from 2014 to 2017, followed by a position as Research Associate III (Chemist III) from 2017 to 2020. He then transitioned to a Regulatory Affairs Specialist role from 2020 to 2022. His work involved managing Quality Management Systems and implementing change controls.
Education and Certifications
Jorge Tobar earned his Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from California State University-Fullerton, completing his studies from 2005 to 2010. He also achieved the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) credential through ASQ, which demonstrates his proficiency in quality management methodologies.
Skills and Expertise
Jorge possesses a strong skill set that includes expertise in technical writing and validations, essential for quality assurance documentation. He has a solid background in investigating and closing deviations, CAPAs, and NCPs. Additionally, he is proficient in using SAP for managing enterprise resources and operations, and has skills in plasma processing and CE marking, which are important for regulatory compliance in the biotechnology industry.
Internship Experience at Teva Pharmaceuticals
Before his extensive career at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Jorge Tobar interned at Teva Pharmaceuticals as a Regulatory Affairs Intern from 2008 to 2010. This role provided him with foundational experience in regulatory affairs, contributing to his subsequent career in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.