Angel Acosta

Angel Acosta currently serves as the Director of Global Validation for Werfen, leading the validation function for diagnostic products in blood transfusion and tissue/organ transplant since June 2017. This role includes coaching engineers and consultants across multiple sites. In March 2025, Angel was appointed as the Program Lead for Corporate Social Responsibility in Transfusion and Transplant, overseeing significant sustainability initiatives aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As a founding member of Employee Resource Groups, Angel contributes to equity and inclusion efforts in the workplace. Angel's previous experience includes roles as Validation Manager at Alcon and Artivion, and Chemical Engineer at Merck, all focusing on validation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Angel holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.