Mark Sakitis

Mark Sakitis is a seasoned professional in quality systems and compliance, currently serving as the Director of Quality Systems and Compliance at Merck since October 2017, where responsibilities include integrating critical medical device regulations into pharmaceutical quality management systems. Prior to this role, Mark founded Pharma/Devices Quality Management Systems in 2017, focusing on industry trends and compliance discussions. Mark’s extensive experience includes serving as Associate Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2000 to 2017, where notable contributions involved managing a Global Quality Systems department and establishing an enterprise-wide investigation system. Earlier roles at ConvaTec and International Technidyne Corporation focused on quality management in the medical device sector and regulatory compliance. Mark holds an Associate of Science in Engineering Science from Nassau Community College and furthered studies at Stony Brook University.