Judith Sernatinger
About Judith Sernatinger
Judith Sernatinger serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Quality at Prothena Corporation plc, bringing extensive experience in quality management within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
Current Role at Prothena
Judith Sernatinger serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Quality at Prothena Corporation plc. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's quality management strategies in South San Francisco, California. Prior to her current role, she was the Vice President and Global Head of Quality at Prothena from 2017 to 2022, where she focused on enhancing quality systems and compliance.
Previous Experience in Quality Management
Judith Sernatinger has extensive experience in quality management across various organizations. She worked at Stryker for a total of ten years, first as Vice President of Global Quality and Compliance from 2004 to 2009, and then as Vice President of Quality Systems and Post Market Surveillance from 2009 to 2014. She also served as Vice President of Corporate Quality and Compliance at Alexion Pharmaceuticals from 2014 to 2017, and as Director of Quality at Biogen from 1996 to 2004.
Educational Background
Judith Sernatinger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Resources from the University of Rhode Island, where she studied from 1977 to 1981. She later obtained a Master of Arts degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University, attending from 1984 to 1987. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in quality management within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
Expertise in Quality Systems
Judith Sernatinger specializes in building and leading quality organizations within the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. She has a proven track record in driving quality improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of quality. Her expertise includes inspection readiness, audit program direction, and the development of post-market surveillance systems.
Passion for Collaboration
Judith Sernatinger is passionate about collaboration in her professional endeavors. She focuses on ensuring effective, efficient, and compliant solutions that contribute to business success. Her approach emphasizes teamwork and communication to achieve quality objectives across organizations.