Mario Guzman
About Mario Guzman
Mario Guzman is an Associate Director of Quality Assurance at Mirati Therapeutics, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles at Kite Pharma, Bayer, and Baxter International. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from UC Santa Barbara and has led significant initiatives in quality assurance and change management throughout his career.
Current Role at Mirati Therapeutics
Mario Guzman serves as the Associate Director of Quality Assurance at Mirati Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in its therapeutic developments. His role involves overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in San Diego, California.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Before joining Mirati Therapeutics, Mario Guzman worked at Kite Pharma as a Product Quality Lead from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he developed and led the worldwide clinical study expansion for the Zuma CLP and XLP programs. He successfully implemented over 50 unique product, study, and country combinations, enhancing the operational efficiency of clinical trials.
Experience at Bayer
Mario Guzman was employed at Bayer from 2015 to 2018 as the Principal Manager of Global Change Management within the CMC division. He led a global initiative that provided early visibility and oversight to change proposals, ensuring alignment of implementation strategies across Bayer Pharma. His work contributed to streamlined processes in change management.
Background in Manufacturing at Baxter International Inc.
Mario Guzman has extensive experience in manufacturing, having worked at Baxter International Inc. from 1999 to 2015. He held various positions, including Associate Manager of Manufacturing and Supervisor II - Formulation and Finishing. He was selected as a Quality Representative for a U.S. government contract to manufacture a new Smallpox vaccine, demonstrating his expertise in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Mario Guzman earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His educational background in microbiology has provided him with a strong foundation for his career in quality assurance and pharmaceutical manufacturing.