George Alkire
About George Alkire
George Alkire is a Quality Control Manager at Adaptimmune, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including significant roles at GSK. He holds a BSc in Microbiology from Montana State University-Bozeman and has worked in various capacities in research and quality control since 2005.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
George Alkire serves as the Quality Control Manager at Adaptimmune, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he oversees quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards. His role involves implementing quality assurance protocols and managing quality-related activities within the organization.
Previous Experience at GSK
George Alkire has extensive experience at GSK, where he held several positions over a span of more than a decade. He worked as a Principal Investigator from 2018 to 2023, focusing on quality and compliance in Collegeville, PA. Prior to that, he served as a Biopharm Senior Scientist from 2011 to 2016 and as an Analytical Scientist in Microbiology and Analytical Services from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles included Lead Bio Mfr Associate - Formulation and Research Scientist/Group Leader.
Experience at ZymoGenetics
Before his tenure at GSK, George Alkire worked at ZymoGenetics as a Process Analysis - Research Associate from 2005 to 2008. In this role, he contributed to research and development efforts, focusing on process analysis and optimization within the biotechnology sector.
Educational Background
George Alkire earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Montana State University-Bozeman, studying from 1992 to 1997. His foundational education in microbiology has equipped him with essential knowledge and skills applicable to his roles in quality control and research within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
High School Education
George Alkire completed his high school education at Park High School in Livingston, Montana. This early education laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies in microbiology and his career in the life sciences.