Chris Ikehara

Chris Ikehara is a seasoned professional in quality assurance, currently serving as Senior Quality Assurance Manager at Gritstone bio since 2022. Previous roles include Senior Manager at ESCAPE Bio and Associate Director of Quality Assurance at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, where responsibilities encompassed establishing and managing Quality Systems, validating Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), and reviewing essential protocols and reports. A notable tenure at SillaJen involved overseeing the transition of quality systems and rebuilding the quality assurance team. Other experience includes positions at Jennerex, VaxGen, and Aradigm Corporation, contributing to robust quality control processes. Chris Ikehara holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and California State University - East Bay.