Bill Colby
About Bill Colby
Bill Colby serves as the Director of Quality Control at Ligand Pharmaceuticals, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in quality control and product testing across various biotechnology companies, he has contributed significantly to method development and laboratory establishment.
Work at Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Bill Colby has served as the Director of Quality Control at Ligand Pharmaceuticals since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality control processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His position is based in the Greater San Diego Area, where he has contributed to the company's commitment to quality in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
Previous Experience in Quality Control
Before joining Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Bill Colby held several significant positions in the field of quality control. He worked at Halozyme as Senior Manager of QC/Product Development from 2006 to 2014, where he developed and validated analytical methods and established a GMP QC laboratory. He then served as Associate Director of Product Testing and Stability at Pfenex Inc from 2017 to 2021, where he developed raw material specifications and transferred new test methods into the laboratory.
Education and Expertise
Bill Colby earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Boston University, completing his studies from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in quality control and product development within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Career Background in Biotechnology
Bill Colby has a diverse career in the biotechnology sector, beginning as a Research Associate at Molecular Biosystems from 1995 to 1998. He has held various roles, including Senior Research Associate at Maxim Pharm and Scientist at Salmedix, Inc. His career reflects a consistent focus on quality control and product development across multiple organizations in the Greater San Diego Area.
Achievements in Quality Control
Throughout his career, Bill Colby has achieved several notable milestones in quality control. At Halozyme Therapeutics, he established an ICH compliant two-tier Reference Standard system and developed raw material specifications for over 40 compounds. His contributions have significantly impacted the quality assurance processes within the organizations he has worked for.