Andy Grounds

Experienced Quality Systems/QA professional with a demonstrated record of delivering and administrating electronic quality systems.

Bothell, Washington, United States

About

Experience

  • Lifecycle Lead at Apellis Pharmaceuticals
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Quality Systems at Bristol Myers Squibb
    Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    As part of the Quality Systems group, assisting with the integration and implementation of the BMS chosen platform (Veeva) from the legacy software solution (etq).  Working as a site champion for Change Control, Deviations and CAPA  Creating site project plan for Deviations and CAPA  Facilitating site champion meetings  Assist in liaising between the Global and JuMP site groups.

  • Sr. Manager, Quality Information Systems at Seattle Genetics
    Oct 2007 - Sep 2019 · 12 yrs

    Sr. Manager Quality Information Systems • Provided day to day management of staff, including setting of assignments, tracking of deliverables, establishing quality goals in alignment with corporate goals, and setting staff development objectives • Acted as business process owner of GMP Quality electronic systems including but not limited to electronic Document Management System and electronic Records Archive System • Established relationships with key personnel in GMP functions to ensure collaboration, foster cooperation, and ensure positive outcomes. • Contributed to the creation and revision of cross-functional policies and procedures ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, guidance, and industry best practices • Worked with leaders and staff of GMP functional areas to ensure new or revised policies and procedures were alignment with company policies and document control hierarchy requirements. • Reviewed and approved Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPA related to area of responsibility. • Sought out and applied continuous improvements to functional area of responsibility and supported functional areas. • Initiated new Document Hierarchy Manager QA Document Control • Managed controlled documents via Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) • Issued controlled Forms, Logbooks and controlled SOP locations • Managed and maintained stored files of Lot release binders, Validation Documents, QC Assays • Managed and maintained separate GLP archive area • Managed and maintained off site storage for both GMP and GLP via vendors and Test sites Quality • Implemented and validated 2 DMS systems (MasterControl and Compliance SharePoint – (Qumas – BIOVIA)) • Implemented and validated QMS software solution from ETQ. • System Administrator of Quality Software Solutions (QMS, DMS LMS) • Initiated Digital Documentation Initiative

  • Document Control at Vulcan, Inc.
    2007 - 2007 · Less than a year

    Document Control Associate • Updated Agile DB from 2005 to 2006 SP2 MP2 • Oversaw the work flow of all company documentation (i.e. Release notes, Schematics, CAD Drawings) • Assisted engineers in writing and formatting of their documentation • Established QA Document Control Systems • Trained users on Document Control System SOPs • Maintained database of documents in Agile

  • Supervisor Document Control at ID Biomedical/ Glaxo Smith Kline Biologics
    2002 - 2007 · 5 yrs

    Document Control Supervisor • Managed three Documentation Specialists • Oversaw the issuance of all company documentation (i.e. Lot Numbers, Controlled Forms, Methods, Protocols, Batch Records) • Ensured QA Document Control Systems are adhered to • Responsible for training on Document Control System SOPs • Ensured preparedness for both internal and FDA audits • Improved the Document Control infrastructure by implementing Change Control and Document Review Tracking • Created and maintained Document Control Database • Supported Document needs for satellite sites (Montreal and Baltimore) • Updated Controlled Notebooks • Assisted scientist in writing their documents (Methods, Master Batch Records, SOPs, and Specifications.) • Wrote and revised Document Control System SOPs