Loren Buhle
About Loren Buhle
Loren Buhle serves as the Senior Vice President of Risk, Quality and Compliance at DNAnexus, where he has held various leadership roles in risk management and compliance since 2017. With a strong background in life sciences and healthcare, he has extensive experience in regulatory compliance and has worked for notable organizations such as IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and SmithKline Beecham.
Current Role at DNAnexus
Loren Buhle serves as the Senior Vice President of Risk, Quality and Compliance at DNAnexus. He has held this position since 2023, working remotely. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality management in accordance with GxP/ICH regulations, including 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485. Buhle also serves as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for GDPR and other privacy regulations.
Previous Experience at DNAnexus
Prior to his current role, Loren Buhle worked at DNAnexus as Vice President of Risk, Quality & Compliance from 2020 to 2023, and as Vice President of Security, Quality and Compliance from 2017 to 2020. His tenure at DNAnexus spanned a total of six years, during which he focused on risk management and compliance in the life sciences sector.
Professional Background in Compliance and Risk Management
Loren Buhle has extensive experience in compliance and risk management across various organizations. He worked at IBM in multiple roles, including Global Executive for Compliance, Crisis Management, Business Continuity, and Business Resilience from 2008 to 2010, and as Vice President of Big Data in Life Sciences from 2010 to 2014. He also served as Global Director of Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Computer System Validation at IBM from 2002 to 2007.
Education and Academic Background
Loren Buhle earned his PhD in Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also holds a BA in Biology and Chemistry from Gettysburg College. His academic background includes a decade-long tenure as a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine from 1985 to 1995.
Leadership Roles in Other Organizations
In addition to his roles at DNAnexus and IBM, Loren Buhle held leadership positions at several other organizations. He worked as a Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1998 to 2002, as Managing Director at Model N from 2014 to 2015, and as CISO and VP of Customer Support at Model N from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of compliance and quality management in the life sciences and healthcare industries.