Andrew Gravett IRCA certified Lead auditor Pharmaceutical QMS AstraZeneca

Mr Andrew Gravett, Principal Scientist- Microbiology in Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) AstraZeneca Cheshire Campus, Macclesfield UK. Employed in the Pharmaceutical Industry in the North West of England since 1987. Microbiologist by qualification and employed in QA/QC functions at manufacturing facility operations from 1987-2012. Gained experience in Microbiology QC and QA functions, Water systems specialist, and Aseptic Manufacturing. Experience in several roles within AstraZeneca's Global Quality Audit Function from 2012-2020 performing Quality audits of Contract Manufacturers, Suppliers and Marketing Organisations. Achieved IRCA Certification as a Lead Auditor of Pharmaceutical Quality Management System. Currently role involves evaluating, proof of concept and validation of new and novel 'microbiological' technologies for use in QC microbiology and processing.