Spencer Howard

Spencer Howard is a seasoned professional in quality assurance with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Senior Director of GMP Quality Assurance at Alector since December 2020, Spencer focuses on developing cGMP quality systems in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines, while also leading global supplier quality initiatives. Previously, Spencer held the position of Senior Director at Revance Therapeutics, managing quality assurance for commercial and clinical material production, and served as Director of Quality Assurance at Gilead Sciences. Spencer's background also includes consulting roles in supply chain evaluation and quality assurance, as well as significant tenure at Takeda Global Research and Development Center, where strategic quality compliance was a primary responsibility. Spencer holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Northern Illinois University.