Sean O'Brien

Sean O'Brien is an experienced quality control and quality assurance professional with a comprehensive background in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as a Senior QC/QA Consultant at Validant since March 2024, Sean focuses on refining quality management systems and delivering training programs. Prior roles include QA Director-External Operations and QC Director-External Operations at Seres Therapeutics, where responsibilities encompassed quality oversight of Contract Test Laboratories and Manufacturing Organizations. Sean's extensive career also includes significant contributions to Sanofi Genzyme as QA Director for Contamination Control, and multiple leadership positions at AstraZeneca spanning over 13 years, including Director of Quality Control and Senior Manager for various QC and aseptic processes. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Regulatory Affairs from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Rhode Island.