Carol Houts

Carol Houts has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer and VP of Regulatory and Business Development at Germfree since January 2017. In this role, Carol provides regulatory and quality consulting focused on cell and gene therapy, while also leading business strategy, planning, and strategic partnerships. As the Founder and CEO of TRUBIOTECH, established in July 2015, Carol mentors emerging technology and small businesses across the sector. Prior roles include Senior Director of Operations at QST Consultations, President of CLINARTIS LLC, Senior Director of Client Services at bioRASI, and various regulatory and compliance positions at ACE Surgical, Pleiad Inc., Biomimetic Therapeutics, Stryker Biotech, and Pharmacia, showcasing a robust career dedicated to regulatory affairs, quality systems, and clinical research.