Karla Simmons

Karla Simmons is a skilled professional in quality assurance with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Currently serving as Manager of Operational Quality Assurance at Capstone Development Services Co, LLC since July 2022, Karla oversees various operational quality aspects, including supplier audits, regulatory compliance, and health authority inspections. Prior roles include Senior Quality Specialist at Sagent Pharmaceuticals, where responsibilities encompassed CMO batch review and product quality issue resolution, and Quality Specialist III at Abbott Molecular, focusing on compliance with FDA and GS1 standards. Karla’s career began at Abbott Laboratories, where roles progressed from Manufacturing Specialist I to Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist, emphasizing adherence to FDA regulations and process improvements. Karla holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Chicago State University.