Mariela Martinez
About Mariela Martinez
Mariela Martinez is a Senior Quality Systems Specialist with extensive experience in quality assurance and auditing. She holds multiple certifications and has worked for various companies in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics sectors, currently employed at Heru since 2021.
Work at Heru
Mariela Martinez currently serves as a Senior Quality Systems Specialist at Heru, a company focused on wearable diagnostic and vision augmentation technologies. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in quality systems and compliance. Her role involves ensuring adherence to quality standards and implementing effective quality management practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Systems
Prior to her current role, Mariela Martinez worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she held two positions: Quality Manager from 2020 to 2021 and Staff Quality Engineer from 2018 to 2020. She also gained experience at BD, where she served as a Senior Quality System Specialist and Senior Quality Engineer from 2015 to 2018. Her career includes significant roles at Apotex Inc. as a Senior QA Compliance Auditor and at Boston Scientific as a Senior Supervisor.
Education and Expertise
Mariela Martinez holds an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, which she completed between 2003 and 2005. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. Her professional certifications include ISO 9001:2015 Internal Quality Systems Auditor, ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor, and ASQ-Certified Quality Improver Associate, highlighting her proficiency in quality assurance and auditing.
Specialization in Quality Assurance
Mariela specializes in various aspects of quality assurance, including auditing techniques, internal and external audits, aseptic practices, document control, and documentation review and approval. She is experienced in conducting investigations and managing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). Her expertise extends to manufacturing operations for parenteral and lyophilized products, transdermal systems, cell culture, and media supplements.
Career Timeline
Mariela Martinez has a diverse career in quality systems and assurance, spanning over two decades. She began her career at Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical as a QC Lab Analyst in 2000. Her subsequent roles included positions at Pfizer, DuPont Pharmaceuticals, and Continental Services Group, Inc. She has consistently progressed in her field, accumulating extensive experience in quality management and compliance across various organizations.