David d'Espiney Bárbara BSc. MSc.

David d'Espiney Bárbara is a seasoned Quality Team Head at Novartis with expertise in gene therapy programs and technical research and development. With over eight years of experience, he has led quality assurance (QA) teams, managed compliance, and overseen third-party operations. He has a strong background in lean process improvement, technical documentation, and quality management systems. His expertise includes integrating quality frameworks, optimizing risk assessment, and implementing data integrity measures. David has extensive experience in stakeholder management, compliance audits, and process optimization in cell and gene therapy. He holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Leeds. Fluent in Portuguese and English, he excels in leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic quality oversight in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research.

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