Katherine Gifford

Katherine Gifford is a seasoned professional in quality engineering with a career spanning over two decades in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Quality Engineer at Orca Bio since April 2022, Katherine has held various roles at Bristol Myers Squibb from November 2019 to April 2022, including Manager of Quality Engineering and Validation and leading the PRIDE Alliance PBRG. Previous experience includes QA Specialist positions at Juno Therapeutics, Inc. and Genentech, where Katherine advanced from Specialist to Master Bioprocess Technician. Katherine holds a degree from the University of California, Davis.