Edward S. Balkovic, PhD Independent Consultant

Edward S. Balkovic, Ph.D. is currently an Independent Consulting Microbiologist / Virologist. He also holds an academic appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor in Department of Cell & Molecular Biology at University of Rhode Island.  His experience includes 40+ years in fields of Microbiology & Virology; 30+ years in Biologics & Biopharmaceutical industries; and 20+ years at Sanofi Genzyme. Before retiring from Sanofi Genzyme, he served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Microbiologist, established microbial identification laboratory serving Genzyme's QC Microbiology testing labs and conducted investigations, assessments, special projects, training and developmental technical seminars throughout Sanofi.  Dr. Balkovic received his doctorate degree in Microbiology and Immunology in the Influenza Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.  He has held various positions in Contamination Control, Technical Support, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Facilities Operations, and Research & Development at both emerging biotechnology and established biopharmaceutical companies.  He is a member of Parenteral Drug Association’s (PDA) Science Advisory Board.  He also served on the Program Planning Committee for the PDA Global Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference (2007 – 2017) and as Conference Co-Chair in 2009 and 2010.  Recipient of 2017 PDA Distinguished Service Award.