Cara Benner Kaufhold
About Cara Benner Kaufhold
Cara Benner Kaufhold is the Associate Director at Alkermes in Dublin, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Current Title and Position
Cara Benner Kaufhold currently serves as the Associate Director at Alkermes in Dublin, Ireland. In this capacity, she oversees various critical operations within the company, leveraging her extensive background in quality assurance and manufacturing.
Professional Experience at Alkermes
Cara Benner Kaufhold has been an integral part of Alkermes for over 16 years. She has held a variety of roles including Manufacturing Associate, Quality Assurance Senior Associate, Team Leader in Quality Assurance, Supervisor of Quality, Quality Assurance Manager, and now Associate Director. This diverse experience within a single company highlights her versatility and depth of expertise in quality assurance and manufacturing processes.
Previous Roles at Bayer
Before joining Alkermes, Cara Benner Kaufhold gained experience at Bayer as a Laboratory Support Technician in Leverkusen, Germany. This role allowed her to develop foundational skills in laboratory support and provided her with international work experience that she later brought to her roles at Alkermes.
Educational Background
Cara Benner Kaufhold obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Microbiology from The Ohio State University. This educational foundation has been instrumental in her career, particularly in understanding complex biological processes and quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry.
Industry Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, Cara Benner Kaufhold has developed extensive expertise in supply chain support, quality assurance, and manufacturing processes. Her experience spans from formulation and filling processes to overseeing large-scale quality assurance operations, making her a valuable asset in her current role as Associate Director at Alkermes.