Jose De La Cruz
About Jose De La Cruz
Jose De La Cruz is the Director of Global Regulatory Affairs at Evolus, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, having held various positions at companies such as Baxter International Inc., Abbott Laboratories, and Sagent Pharmaceuticals.
Work at Evolus
Jose De La Cruz serves as the Director of Global Regulatory Affairs at Evolus since 2022. In this role, he develops and executes regulatory strategies for product manufacturing and quality programs throughout the product lifecycle. He manages global regulatory assessments and provides guidance on product compliance topics, including change controls, deviations, and GMP investigations. Additionally, he leads the planning, authoring, submission, maintenance, and review of CMC sections of regulatory submissions for Evolus’ products in all key markets. His responsibilities also include providing input on CMC topics to licensing partners.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Affairs
Prior to his current position, Jose De La Cruz held several roles in regulatory affairs across various companies. He worked at Baxter International Inc. as Senior Manager of Global Regulatory Affairs from 2019 to 2022 and as Manager of Global Regulatory Affairs from 2015 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a position as Manager of Regulatory Affairs at Sagent Pharmaceuticals for five months in 2014, and as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Abbott Laboratories for six months in 2014. He also worked at Hospira as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Jose De La Cruz earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology Pre-Med/Pre-Professional from Bradley University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in regulatory affairs, particularly in the life sciences sector. His extensive experience in regulatory roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Background in Science and Engineering
Jose De La Cruz has a diverse background in science and engineering, having worked in various capacities at Abbott Laboratories. His roles included R&D Technician, Associate Scientist, and Scientist from 2003 to 2008. He also served as a Technical Support/Validation Scientist from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as a Principal Quality Engineer at CareFusion for one year in 2011-2012. This combination of roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of product development and regulatory processes.