Debbie Garvin
About Debbie Garvin
Debbie Garvin serves as the Associate Director of Quality Systems at Adaptimmune, bringing over 21 years of experience in cGMP manufacturing, validation, and quality assurance. She has held various quality system roles in notable companies such as Quotient Sciences, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Discovery Labs.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Debbie Garvin serves as the Associate Director of Quality Systems at Adaptimmune, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her work contributes to the organization's commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in its operations.
Previous Experience in Quality Systems
Prior to her current role, Garvin held various positions in quality systems across multiple organizations. She worked as a Senior Manager in Quality Systems and Compliance at Quotient Sciences from 2019 to 2022, and as a Quality Systems/Regulatory Compliance Manager at Teva Pharmaceuticals from 2016 to 2017. Her experience includes managing quality systems and ensuring regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Debbie Garvin studied at Lehigh University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from 1992 to 1996. She also completed her high school education at Haddonfield Memorial High School, graduating with a high school diploma in 1992. Her educational background provides a foundation for her extensive career in quality systems and compliance.
Expertise in Quality Assurance
Garvin possesses advanced validation experience, including the creation, review, and approval of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), deviations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). She has extensive knowledge of risk assessment techniques such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and fishbone diagrams. Additionally, she has significant experience in preparing metrics for site and regional quality councils.
Industry Experience and Skills
With over 21 years of experience in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Debbie Garvin has developed a strong background in manufacturing, validation, and quality assurance. Her expertise spans the pharmaceutical sector, and she is gaining knowledge in the medical device industry. She is also Greenbelt trained in Process Excellence, further enhancing her skill set in quality systems.