Crystal Bickford
About Crystal Bickford
Crystal Bickford serves as the Associate Director of Quality Assurance at Celerion, where she has worked since 1999. With over 25 years of experience in quality assurance, she has held various roles, including Quality Assurance Manager and Senior Manager, and has a Bachelor of Arts in English/Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Work at Celerion
Crystal Bickford has held multiple positions at Celerion since joining the company in 1999. She started as a Quality Assurance Supervisor, where she worked for 25 years. In 2018, she advanced to the role of Senior Manager, Quality Assurance, and has served in this capacity for 6 years. In 2022, she was promoted to Associate Director, Quality Assurance, where she has been working for 2 years. Her tenure at Celerion reflects a commitment to quality assurance in clinical research.
Education and Expertise
Crystal Bickford earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English/Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She studied there from 1992 to 1998, completing her degree over a span of 6 years. This educational background provides her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her roles within quality assurance.
Background
Before her long tenure at Celerion, Crystal Bickford worked as a Project Manager at MDS Pharma Services from 1999 to 2001. This role contributed to her foundational experience in project management within the pharmaceutical industry. Her career has been primarily based in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she has developed significant expertise in quality assurance.
Career Progression
Crystal Bickford's career at Celerion showcases a clear progression through various levels of responsibility in quality assurance. Starting as a Quality Assurance Supervisor, she moved up to Senior Manager and then to Associate Director. This advancement illustrates her dedication and expertise in maintaining high standards in clinical research quality.