Grisel Pierrez

Grisel Pierrez is a seasoned quality management professional with extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of External Quality at Legend Biotech since July 2019, Grisel established and manages the External Quality management program for CAR-T products, facilitating the transition from clinical development to commercialization. Previous positions include Director of External Quality at Allergan, where Grisel oversaw quality for third-party suppliers, and Director of Quality Management at Exeltis, focusing on quality assurance and compliance. Grisel has also held leadership roles at Aphena Pharma Solutions, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Hoffmann-La Roche, PLIVA, and Genzyme Biosurgery, consistently driving improvements in quality systems, regulatory compliance, and production efficiencies. Grisel holds a BA in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University, awarded in 1999.