David B. Talmage, MBA PDA

With over 15 years in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and consumer industries, David has expertise in the quality systems leading to extensive experience in all aspects of manufacturing, validation, and inspection readiness, with a focus on process optimization and efficiency in resource utilization. His proficiencies include consent decree remediation efforts and management of quality systems, product tech transfer and rapid site growth training, pre-approval inspection readiness, commissioning and validation, and facility start-up.

David’s specializations include quality systems, sterile manufacturing, and technical training. He currently serves as the Vice President of Education for the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) where he is responsible for the development and delivery of PDA’s training courses and the operation of the Training and Research Institute’s cleanroom and laboratories.

He has worked at Johnson & Johnson, MedImmune/AstraZeneca, Genzyme, Dendreon, and Bayer HealthCare. David holds an MBA with a concentration on operations management and a BS in chemistry from Washington State University. Go Cougs!