David Duer
About David Duer
David Duer serves as the Information Management Compliance Lead at Adaptimmune, bringing extensive experience in IT compliance and risk management from his previous roles at AstraZeneca and other organizations. He holds a Master's Certificate in IS/IT Project Management and an MBA, and has a strong background in developing IT policies for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
David Duer serves as the Information Management Compliance Lead at Adaptimmune since 2018. In this role, he focuses on ensuring compliance with information management standards and regulations. He has played a significant role in developing and improving IT policies and procedures to prepare the company for its first Pre-Approval Inspection. His expertise in compliance and risk management is integral to the organization's operations in the biotechnology sector.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
David Duer has held multiple positions at AstraZeneca from 2003 to 2016. His roles included Global IT Audit Director, Global IT Compliance Director - Risk & Resilience, and Senior Manager, Computer Validation. He contributed to various projects that enhanced IT compliance and risk management within the organization. His tenure at AstraZeneca provided him with extensive experience in quality management systems and computer systems validation.
Education and Qualifications
David Duer holds a Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management from Villanova University, achieved in 2007. He also earned an MBA from Wilmington University in 2013. Additionally, he obtained a BA in English from The Johns Hopkins University in 1996. He completed a Six Sigma Green Belt certification at Villanova University in 2011, further enhancing his project management and quality improvement skills.
Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
David Duer has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, focusing on computer systems validation, quality management systems, and risk management. He has worked with major companies such as Schering Plough and VWR, part of Avantor, where he held roles related to IT risk and compliance management. His background includes specialized knowledge in bringing GxP systems up to compliance with new standards.
Consulting and Other Roles
In addition to his roles in large pharmaceutical companies, David Duer worked as a Business Consultant at MadMicrobe Studios from 2016 to 2017. He also held positions such as IT Risk and Compliance Manager at VWR and Computer Validation Specialist at Siegfried (USA). These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of IT compliance and risk management across different organizational contexts.