Melissa McAfee
Exec. Director Global Cell Therapy Quality Systems and Compliance
Bristol Myers Squibb•Bothell, Washington, United States
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I am a professional with over 25 years of experience within the biotech industry. My experience within Quality and Manufacturing has provided me with a unique perspective that has allowed me to be recognized as a top performer in both Quality and Manufacturing throughout my career. I have worked in both management and individual contributor roles in the pharmaceutical industry that demonstrates my abilities as a results oriented, self-motivated individual that is able to work well with all levels within an organization. I have extensive knowledge and experience with Quality systems and business processes. I also have experience in delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects within a highly regulated environment, which has helped me become adept in identifying and deploying continuous improvement projects and initiatives that ensure compliant, stable, high quality, and cost-effective processes. As an ambitious and capable individual, I have gained expertise in many areas of the pharmaceutical industry including Quality Control, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing.
Career Timeline
- Bristol Myers SquibbCurrentAug 2021–Present· 5 yrs 3 mos
- Executive Director, Global Cell Therapy, Quality Systems and ComplianceCurrent2026–Present
- Senior Director Quality Systems and ComplianceAug 2023–2026
- Director Quality SystemsAug 2021–Sep 2023
- Sep 2020–Aug 2021· 11 mos
- Director, Quality Assurance OperationsSep 2020–Aug 2021
- Aug 2018–Sep 2020· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Director, Quality Systems and ComplianceAug 2018–Sep 2020
- Nov 2017–Aug 2018· 9 mos
- Director, QualityNov 2017–Aug 2018
- 2016–Oct 2017· 1 yr 9 mos
- Associate Director, Quality, IT Systems2016–Oct 2017
- Jun 1997–Dec 2015· 18 yrs 6 mos
- Senior Manager Quality SystemsAug 2012–Dec 2015
- Sr Manager Production SchedulingJun 2011–Aug 2012
- Sr. Specialist Manufacturing - Quality Systems /Capacity PlanningMar 2009–Jun 2011
- Sr. Specialist ManufacturingAug 2006–Jun 2011
- Specialist, ManufacturingApr 2004–Aug 2006
- Manager, Quality AssuranceDec 2002–Apr 2004
- Quality Assurance Associate/SpecialistSep 1998–Dec 2002
- Coordinator, TrainingJun 1997–Sep 1998
- Sep 1995–Apr 1997· 1 yr 7 mos
- Mfg Technician/Quality Product Release CoordinatorSep 1995–Apr 1997
- Feb 1995–Sep 1995· 7 mos
- Technician, LaboratoryFeb 1995–Sep 1995
- 1990–1992· 2 yrs
- Production/Fabrication Technician1990–1992
Education
BS
Microbiology
Colorado State University