Maria Orihuela

Maria Orihuela currently serves as Especialista de Aseguramiento de Calidad at mAbxience, providing governance and oversight of the Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with GxP and regulatory requirements. Previously, Maria held roles at Novartis, including CANDEAN Head of Compliance and Quality Management Systems and Country Quality Assurance Lead for Venezuela, where strategic leadership ensured adherence to GMP/GDP, GCP, and GPvP regulations. Maria also led the Quality Ambassador Network for the Americas, promoting a robust quality culture. Earlier experience includes serving as Manufacturing Manager and Quality Assurance roles at Galeno Quimica, focusing on compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Maria has a Diploma in Agile Project Management from EAE Business School and has completed postgraduate studies in Business Strategic Management at Universidad Central de Venezuela.