James Parker, PhD, currently serves as Associate Director of Quality Assurance and Qualified Person at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, focusing on external manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management for biologics. Previously, James held roles as a lecturer in bioprocessing and pharmaceutical practices at Innopharma Education and worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb in various capacities related to quality services and scientific technology. Experience also includes positions at Pfizer and APC Ltd, contributing to manufacturing science and pharmaceutical research. James holds a PhD in Bioinorganic Chemistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and additional qualifications in industrial pharmaceutical science, regulatory affairs, project management, leadership, and supply chain management from various institutions.