Gordon Bedford, Mlis
About Gordon Bedford, Mlis
Gordon Bedford, MLIS, is a Documentation Specialist and Records and Archives Manager at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. He has extensive experience in managing non-clinical documentation systems and has worked in various roles across multiple biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
Work at Sana Biotechnology
Gordon Bedford currently serves as the Documentation Specialist - Records and Archives Manager at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing documentation systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His work involves overseeing the department's training system, which includes maintaining electronic training records and tracking employee training for regulatory compliance. He acts as a liaison between vendors and project team representatives to manage and execute contracts that support nonclinical outsourced activities.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Gordon Bedford has extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. He worked at Evelo Biosciences as a Regulatory Documentation Specialist from 2019 to 2021 and at Sanofi Genzyme as a Senior Documentation Specialist from 2016 to 2018. His previous roles include positions at FoldRx Pharmaceuticals, Infinity Pharmaceuticals, and Biogen, where he contributed to regulatory documentation and records management. His background includes managing non-clinical documentation systems and ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations.
Education and Expertise
Gordon Bedford holds a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) from Simmons College, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Art History from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in managing documentation systems and regulatory compliance within the biotechnology industry.
Achievements in Documentation Management
Gordon Bedford received a Spot Award for effectively managing the review and approval process for documents related to an Investigational New Drug (IND) application. His contributions to documentation management include a strong focus on archiving and retrieval of non-clinical study data, ensuring adherence to governing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements. His expertise encompasses Quality Management Systems and Learning Management Systems, which are critical in the biotechnology sector.
Career Background
Gordon Bedford has a diverse career spanning various roles in documentation and information management. He began his career as a Library Associate and Acting Library Manager at Amylin Pharmaceuticals from 2004 to 2007. Over the years, he has held positions at notable organizations such as MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Harvard Clinical Research Institute, and Harvard Business Publishing. His extensive experience includes contract positions and roles that focus on regulatory documentation and records management.