David J. Girard
About David J. Girard
David J. Girard serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Ezra, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and regulatory affairs across various industries, including medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
Work at Ezra
David J. Girard has been serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Ezra since 2024, working on-site in New York, New York. Prior to this role, he held several positions within the company, including Vice President of Operations, Quality & Regulatory from 2022 to 2024, and Head of Operations, Quality & Regulatory from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Ezra has involved overseeing operational strategies and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Education and Expertise
David J. Girard holds a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences from McMaster University, which he began studying in 2013. He has also completed multiple certificate programs in Regulatory Affairs, focusing on both Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals, through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society between 2015 and 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Background
David J. Girard has a diverse professional background spanning over a decade in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Nuclear industries. He began his career as a Quality and Training Program Assistant at McMaster University in 2012, progressing to roles such as Quality Assurance Technician at McMaster Nuclear Reactor and Quality Systems Coordinator at Innomar Strategies. His experience includes leading internal audits and implementing quality management systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, David J. Girard has achieved certifications as an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor and ASQ Certified Quality Technician. He has led significant initiatives, such as the transition to the MDSAP Audit Model, which enhanced compliance frameworks within organizations. His role as a Management Representative has involved ensuring that quality management practices align with organizational goals across various sectors.
Professional Experience
David J. Girard has held various positions that reflect his expertise in quality systems and regulatory affairs. He worked at Synaptive Medical in multiple roles, including Senior Quality Systems Specialist and Manager, Quality Systems, from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes serving as a Quality Systems Lead and coordinating quality systems at Innomar Strategies, demonstrating a strong foundation in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.