Derek Hunter
About Derek Hunter
Derek Hunter is the Executive Director of Quality Assurance at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, he has held various quality assurance roles and has a background in pharmacology from The University of Edinburgh.
Current Role at KalVista Pharmaceuticals
Derek Hunter currently serves as the Executive Director of Quality Assurance at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and ensures compliance with industry regulations. His leadership is integral to maintaining the standards required for pharmaceutical development and production.
Previous Experience at KalVista Pharmaceuticals
Before his current role, Derek Hunter worked as the Senior Director of Quality Assurance at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2021 to 2023. During this two-year tenure in Edinburgh, Scotland, he focused on enhancing quality assurance protocols and compliance measures within the organization.
Career at Chiltern
Derek Hunter has extensive experience at Chiltern, where he held multiple positions over a span of approximately four years. He began as a Senior QA Auditor in 2013, then advanced to Manager of EU Auditing from 2014 to 2016, and later served as Senior Manager of QA Auditing until 2017. He concluded his time at Chiltern as Associate Director of QA Auditing from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background in Pharmacology
Derek Hunter studied at The University of Edinburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Pharmacology from 1992 to 1996. This educational foundation has contributed to his extensive knowledge and expertise in the pharmaceutical field.
Expertise and Qualifications
Derek Hunter holds a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification, which highlights his expertise in information systems auditing. He has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, specializing in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).