BACKGROUND
FOCUS AREAS
More than 15 years of experience in the automotive and life sciences industry, Eliza specializes in QMS implementation, technical writing, quality control, auditing, and inspection compliance.
Auditing and Inspections
Project Management
Document Implementation
QMS Implementation
As Director of Consulting for the Compliance Center of Excellence, Eliza Deriso is responsible for project and personnel management for audits, QMS implementation, document writing, and regulatory assessments and roadmaps conducted by the Center of Excellence. Eliza partners with each Client to ensure the right personnel are partnered with them for their phase of product and modality.
With over 15 years of experience in the automotive and life sciences industry, Eliza specializes in QMS implementation, technical writing, quality control, auditing, and inspection compliance. Eliza is certified as a ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). In her current role, Eliza manages the daily operations of the Compliance Center of Excellence which provides our clients with document implementation solutions including standing up a quality management system (QMS), internal and supplier auditing support, and GMP roadmap assessments to provide Clients with a clear picture of taking their current status as an organization to their desired future status. Eliza’s collaborative leadership style helps clients navigate complex quality projects with confidence.
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EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Houston Clear Lake
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), American Society of Quality (ASQ)
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Professional Experience:
• Azzur Group Inc. (11/2021 – Present)
o Director of Consulting (01/2024 – Present)
o Consulting Team Manager (11/2021 – 01/2024)• Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas (08/2020 – 11/2021)
o Quality Control Operations Manager (02/2021 – 11/2021)
o Quality Control Coordinator (08/2020 – 02/2021)• South Atlantic Services (02/2012 – 08/2020)
o Quality Manager (05/2018 – 08/2020)
o Assistant Quality Manager (08/2014 – 05/2018)
o Lab Manager (08/2013 – 08/2014)
o Lab Technician (02/2012 – 08/2013)Areas of Expertise:
• Auditing and Compliance
o Lead auditor for GMP, GLP, GCP, ISO, and mock FDA audits
• Quality Systems and Management
o QMS implementation and remediation
o CAPA, RCA, SOP development, and continual improvement programs
o ISO 9001:2015 certification and compliance leadership• Operational and Laboratory Management
o QC sample intake, testing operations, stability programs, and SmartQC systems
o Lab management and QA/QC for large-scale blending and packaging• Project and Program Management
o Oversight of large-scale manufacturing and lab operations
o Multi-million-dollar capital project leadership (e.g., tank and pipeline installations)• Regulatory Expertise
o FDA, GMP, GLP, GCP, ISO 9001:2015
o Familiarity with clinical and pre-clinical quality requirements• Tools & Platforms
o Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Master Control, TrackWise, Veeva, Deacom, SmartQCCertifications:
• Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ)
• Certified Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 (Exemplar Global)