Maureen Cielo

Maureen Cielo has over 23 years of experience in quality assurance and manufacturing within the biopharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Assistant Director of Quality Assurance - GxP Training at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., responsibilities include managing the GxP Employee Training Program and serving as the primary training system administrator. Previous roles at Ionis include Senior Manager and Senior Quality Assurance Manager, where Maureen executed batch record reviews, conducted internal and external audits, and oversaw the Environmental Monitoring program. Maureen's earlier career includes positions at Genentech and Biogen Idec, focusing on quality oversight and manufacturing processes, with significant achievements including a 66% reduction in human error through a Kaizen initiative. Maureen holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Computer Science from San Diego State University.