Andrea Lawton

Andrea Lawton is a highly experienced professional in quality compliance and assurance within the pharmaceutical sector, currently serving as a Senior Quality Compliance Officer at Almac Group since October 2014. Andrea has extensive expertise in cGMP compliance, analytical and API manufacturing documentation, and mentorship of junior team members. Previous roles include Quality Assurance Executive at Patheon Inc., where responsibilities encompassed managing quality systems and site documentation, and QA Executive at Goldshield Pharmaceuticals Limited, focusing on stability programs. Earlier positions include Stability Coordinator at UCB, where Andrea managed stability programs compliant with cGMP and ICH standards, and various roles at Fleet Laboratories, developing stability programs and ensuring regulatory compliance. Andrea's foundational experience began as a Laboratory Analyst at Woolmark Company, where implementation of data handling systems was a key achievement. Educationally, Andrea holds a Master’s degree in Toxicology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Portsmouth, along with a BTECH(HND) in Applied Biology from Lancashire Polytechnic.