I seek a senior QA role internationally within pharma where I can lead teams, deepen GMP/QA expertise, and drive quality improvements in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
mark allan
@markallan
I am a QA specialist in biopharma with 9+ years GMP and downstream manufacturing expertise.
What I'm looking for
I have more than 9 years of industry experience and GMP experience in biopharma & biotech. I graduated with a BSc in Biological Sciences in June 2013 and have built strong technical and quality foundations across multiple manufacturing environments.
At Novartis I worked as a QA Specialist CGT responsible for media and apheresis batch review, status changes and final release, daily liaison with QC, PU and logistics, and regular use of MES, SAP, LIMS, Trackwise and other quality systems. I led a small team of QA specialists and managed tight release timelines while overseeing deviations, CAPAs, change controls and BRR exceptions.
Previously I gained hands-on downstream processing experience including buffer preparation, ProA and MMC chromatography, nanofiltration, UFDF/TFF and formulation. I am determined and ambitious; my goal is to continue working in quality assurance at a senior level and to further advance my QA skills and knowledge in the life sciences industry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Specialist CGT
Novartis
Jun 2020 - Jun 2023 (3 years)
Managed QA release and status control for media and apheresis batches in CGT operations, ensuring final QA release within GMP timelines and coordinating cross‑functional investigations. Led a small QA specialist team and reviewed CAPAs, change controls, deviations and batch records using MES/SAP/LIMS.
Downstream Processing Specialist
Alvotech
Sep 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Performed downstream processing for biosimilar monoclonal antibodies including buffer preparation (50–2000L), Protein A, viral inactivation, UF/DF and nanofiltration within GMP cleanrooms. Authored SOPs, supported CAPAs/deviations and used TrackWise/Veeva for quality records.
Production Scientist
Piramal Healthcare
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year)
Operated aseptic production and fill/finish processes in Grade B/C cleanrooms, handling buffer preparation and sterile filtration for drug product manufacture under cGMP. Ensured sterile environments through validated cleaning and gowning procedures.
Project Associate
PPD
Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year)
Prepared Investigator Site Files and pharmacy files and managed CTMS tracking for clinical trials, supporting CRAs and project teams while maintaining GCP compliance. Coordinated document control and administrative trial activities.
Production Pharmaceutical Operator
AMRI
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year)
Operated aseptic prep and filling for injectable and freeze‑dried products in Grade A/B/C cleanrooms, managing batch reconciliation and sterility assurance under cGMP. Followed BMRs and SOPs to ensure product integrity and compliance.
Production Scientist
Omega Diagnostics
May 2014 - May 2015 (1 year)
Produced buffers and bacterial antigen materials for QC and customers in a GMP/GLP environment, managing batch records and using QPulse and Syspro for production control. Performed autoclave and centrifugation operations to support manufacturing.
Manufacturing Scientist
Merck Millipore
Jul 2013 - Apr 2014 (9 months)
Performed protein purification and buffer preparation in a cGMP laboratory producing CKS lysate, following QMS and SOPs to support manufacturing operations. Maintained documentation and compliance within the quality management system.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Edinburgh Napier University
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, completed June 2013, covering core biological concepts and laboratory techniques relevant to biopharma.
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