Michael Choy

Michael Choy is an accomplished professional in quality assurance and quality control within the biopharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Associate Director of Quality Assurance at Atara Biotherapeutics since August 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Sr. Manager of Quality Assurance at Coherus BioSciences, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing multiple Contract Manufacturing Organizations, managing quality issues, and supporting regulatory inspections. Michael's career began with significant contributions at Baxter International Inc. as a Specialist in Quality Assurance, leading to improvements in product release timelines and compliance. Educated with a Master's in Bioscience from Keck Graduate Institute and a Bachelor's in Chemistry from UCLA, Michael also has hands-on experience from various internships in drug development and quality control at prominent companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, and 3M.