Jennifer Vavala

Jennifer Vavala is a seasoned quality assurance professional with significant experience in the biopharma and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Quality Assurance at Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services since August 2021, Vavala has been promoted twice within two years, demonstrating strong leadership in managing executive quality operations for a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that oversees over 30 commercially approved products. Prior roles include Director of Quality Assurance at Microbiologics, Inc., and Manager III at B. Braun Medical, where Vavala successfully led teams and operations to enhance compliance and quality standards. With a foundational education in Biology (BS) from Millersville University and dual MBA degrees from Waynesburg University, Vavala's extensive career reflects expertise in regulatory processes, quality management, and operational oversight across multiple organizations.