Vidya Kona
About Vidya Kona
Vidya Kona serves as the QA Validation Manager at Lyndra Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in quality assurance and validation in FDA-regulated environments, she has held various roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including positions at Mylan, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Novartis.
Current Role at Lyndra Therapeutics
Vidya Kona serves as the QA Validation Manager at Lyndra Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees quality assurance and validation processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her work is critical in maintaining the integrity of products developed by the company, which operates within the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before her current role, Vidya Kona worked as a Sr. QA/Validation Consultant at Lyndra Therapeutics from 2019 to 2022. Her previous experience includes positions at Mylan as a Validation Analyst and at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Sr. Validation Specialist/Technical Writer. She has also held roles at Novartis and Covidien, contributing to her extensive background in quality assurance and validation.
Education and Academic Background
Vidya Kona studied at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Osmania University. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in quality assurance and validation within the pharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in Validation and Compliance
Vidya Kona possesses expertise in various aspects of validation, including Computer System Validation, Equipment Validation, and Process Validation. She is well-versed in cGMP and ISO standards and has a strong knowledge of FDA and OSHA regulatory compliance, which is essential in her roles within FDA-regulated environments.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Vidya Kona's career includes significant roles in quality assurance and validation across multiple organizations. She worked at Logic Planet as a Validation Analyst, and at Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (Covidien) as a Validation Specialist. Her career spans over a decade, reflecting her commitment to quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry.