Georgeta Puscalau
Senior Vice President Quality
Professional Overview
Georgeta Puscalau is a seasoned quality assurance and control executive with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. As the Senior Vice President of Quality at Tune Therapeutics and Resilience, she is responsible for driving quality excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the development and commercialization of innovative therapies.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Vice President of Quality at Tune Therapeutics, Georgeta oversees the company's quality management systems, implementing robust processes and procedures to maintain the highest standards of product quality and patient safety. In her concurrent role as the Senior Vice President & Chief Quality Officer at Resilience, she leads the company's global quality strategy, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality biologics and advanced therapies.
Career Progression
Georgeta's extensive career in the industry includes progressive leadership roles at leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. She previously served as the Vice President of Quality at BMS/Celgene/Juno Therapeutics and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, where she drove quality initiatives, managed regulatory inspections, and ensured compliance with cGMP standards. Prior to that, she held the position of Director of Quality Assurance & Quality Control at Shire Pharmaceuticals/Organogenesis, overseeing quality control testing, investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.
Academic Background
Georgeta holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, both from prestigious universities. Her academic achievements and specialized training in quality assurance and control have been instrumental in her career progression and her ability to drive quality excellence in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Areas of Expertise
- Quality management and quality control
- Regulatory compliance and cGMP implementation
- Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Strategic planning and operational excellence
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Georgeta has played a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and integrity of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. She has successfully led quality teams in managing complex regulatory inspections, implementing quality systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that have resulted in enhanced product quality and operational efficiency. Georgeta's expertise and leadership have been instrumental in supporting the successful development and commercialization of innovative therapies that have positively impacted patient lives.
Conclusion
Georgeta Puscalau is a seasoned quality executive with a proven track record of driving quality excellence in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Her strategic vision, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership style have positioned her as a trusted advisor and a valuable asset to the organizations she serves. Georgeta remains committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance, while contributing to the advancement of innovative therapies that improve patient outcomes.