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Amber Bowman

@amberbowman

Program and project manager at AstraZeneca Biologics who improved QC release turnaround time by 80% and supports technology transfers.

United States

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At AstraZeneca Biologics, I lead cross-functional teams planning and executing analytical and product technology transfers across clinical, PPQ, and commercial manufacturing. I coordinate work across Quality Control, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Technical Operations to keep program milestones on track.

I established the site's Quality Control Planner function and standardized planning and governance processes. I also implemented improvements that reduced QC release turnaround time by 80% and improved on-time external laboratory results by 10%.

Earlier, as an Associate QC Scientist, I supported technology transfer, validation, and product programs, and managed GxP quality systems. I hold Six Sigma Green Belt and Yellow Belt certifications, and my PMP coursework is complete, with the exam planned for 2026.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Specialist Quality Control/ Project Manager

Current

AstraZeneca Biologics

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Lead cross-functional, matrixed teams in a Program Management function, planning and executing analytical and product technology transfer programs across clinical, PPQ, and commercial manufacturing. Develop integrated project plans, drive risk management, and present status to senior leadership.

Program Management Project Management Microsoft Project Smartsheet Critical Path Method Risk Management Communication plans Resource Planning Quality Control Technology Transfer GxP GMP ICH Process Ownership And Execution Continuous Improvement Stakeholder Management Financial Planning Vendor Management

Quality Control Planner/Scheduler

AstraZeneca Biologics

Apr 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Managed strategic relationships with external testing laboratories and established the site's Quality Control Planner function. Managed testing demand forecasts and capacity planning for over 200 annual manufacturing batches, implementing process improvements that reduced QC release turnaround time by 80%.

Vendor Management Capacity Planning Forecasting Process Improvement Kaizen Operational Metrics Quality Control Planning Scheduling Communication Skills Cross functional Leadership

Associate QC Scientist

AstraZeneca Biologics

Aug 2011 - Apr 2020 (8 years 8 months)

Led Quality Control deliverables supporting analytical technology transfer, clinical studies, process validation, PPQ, and commercial product launches. Served as QC Product Lead for multiple cross-functional product teams, coordinating deliverables and tracking milestones.