Jennifer Whitaker

Jennifer Whitaker has extensive work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Jennifer is currently working at KBI Biopharma as the Vice President of Global Compliance Quality Systems & Regulatory. In this role, they oversee various functions including inspection readiness, quality agreements, client audits, and internal audits.

Prior to their current position, Jennifer held several roles at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. Jennifer served as a QA Associate Director, responsible for batch disposition, and later as a QA Senior Manager in charge of quality systems and cGMP compliance. Jennifer also played a crucial role as the site lead for regulatory inspection preparation and execution, managing internal teams and navigating inspections from multiple regulatory agencies.

Before joining FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Jennifer worked at Diosynth Biotechnology as a QA Technical Specialist, where they were involved in internal auditing. Jennifer also gained experience as a Validation Specialist at Talecris Biotherapeutics and as an Engineer II in process and cleaning validation at Diosynth.

Jennifer started their career at Covance, where they worked as a Fermentation Mfg, Lead, and Supervisor.

Throughout their career, Jennifer has demonstrated a deep understanding of compliance, quality systems, and regulatory requirements in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Jennifer Whitaker received their Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology from North Carolina State University in the years 1994-1998. In 2011, they obtained a certification as a Certified Quality Auditor from the ASQ.