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 expertise. 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. Current role involves evaluating, proof of concept and validation of new and novel microbiological technologies for use in QC microbiology and aseptic processing. Current projects include Automated Plate Reading using AI, UV disinfection and microbial control (UV-C, UV 222nm and White/blue light), rapid bioburden testing of water systems.