Stephen Nava

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Sr. Consultant, Quality Assurance and CMC Regulatory Affairs @ Alira Health
California, United States
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San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
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About Stephen Nava

Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Professional with 30+ years of experience in cGMP compliance and quality systems. Stephen is an ISO9000-trained auditor with a solid foundation in worldwide quality and regulatory requirements and a thorough knowledge of cGMP guidelines. His experience includes auditing vendors for phase appropriate clinical development through mock-PAI readiness. Completed 100+ audits across the supply chain including intermediates/key starting materials, biologically active substance, drug substance, parenteral, solid oral dosage, topical and medical device manufacturing operations within the United States, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and India. Experience includes both small, and large molecules (i.e., monoclonal antibodies (mAb), Antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), Biosimilars, and Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs)). Developed/Managed quality assurance/regulatory affairs, compliance, and medical writing departments. Implemented phase-appropriate quality systems, managed supply chains, provided CMC regulatory submission strategy for both US and ex-US dossiers, authored modules 2 and 3 for INDs, IMPDs, NDAs and MAAs in eCTD format and provided oversight for project technology transfer of manufacturing/analytical operations.In addition to consulting, Stephen recently held the position of Vice President, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; prior to Sunesis, he was Director, Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance at BiPar Sciences, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sanofi, for 6.5 years.

Stephen Nava's Current Company Details
Alira Health

Alira Health

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Sr. Consultant, Quality Assurance and CMC Regulatory Affairs
California, United States
Website:
alirahealth.com
Employees:
592
Stephen Nava Work Experience Details
  • Alira Health
    Sr. Consultant, Quality Assurance And Cmc Regulatory Affairs
    Alira Health
    California, United States
  • Chamow & Associates, Inc. An Alira Health Company
    Sr. Consultant, Quality Assurance/Cmc Regulatory Affairs
    Chamow & Associates, Inc. An Alira Health Company Sep 2013 - Present
    Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Professional providing Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) regulatory affairs and quality assurance consulting services to biotechnology (biosimilars, mAb and vaccine) companies seeking quality/regulatory guidance/approvals. Assist clients in strategizing, designing, preparing, submitting and defending US/Ex-US dossier submissions to regulatory authorities; and provide quality assurance function (including drug release activities, CMO audits, and quality systems development/implementation) for organizations with limited resources.
  • Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance Consulting Services, Inc. (Raqacs)
    Owner
    Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance Consulting Services, Inc. (Raqacs) Jan 2004 - Present
    Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Professional providing Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) regulatory affairs and quality assurance consulting services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies seeking quality/regulatory guidance/approvals. Assist clients in strategizing, designing, preparing, submitting and defending submissions to the FDA.
  • Pact Pharma
    Vice President, Cmc Regulatory Affairs & Quality
    Pact Pharma Nov 2022 - May 2023
    South San Francisco, California, Us
    The VP, CMC Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance is accountable for regulatory and quality assurance, playing a vital role in progressing lead candidates towards U.S. approval. The VP is a highly effective leader and mentor, who leads the development of regulatory affairs and quality assurance departments infrastructure that support of PACT Pharma programs. Responsible for compliance and oversight of all regulatory and quality assurance (GxP) aspects for the organization, adequacy of departmental/company SOPs, development/management of departmental budgets, participation in senior leadership forums to progress corporate objectives, as well as reporting on department activities and initiatives.
  • Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Vice President, Quality Assurance/Compliance And Regulatory Affairs
    Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. May 2018 - Dec 2020
    South San Francisco, Ca, Us
  • Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Executive Director, Quality Assurance And Compliance
    Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mar 2016 - May 2018
    South San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Responsible for leading and managing all QA programs, activities and staff to ensure compliance with global regulations. Provides strategic, tactical, and operational guidance regarding GXP (GMP, GCP, GLP) compliance with current pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and codes of conduct.
  • Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Executive Director, Cmc
    Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
    South San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Responsible for developing and implementing CMC regulatory strategies as well ascoordinating all aspects of CMC regulatory submissions in domestic and international markets. With departmental and corporate level influence, acts as an advisor/liaison to seniormanagement in order to plan, evaluate and recommend CMC regu latory strategy. Represent the function of CMC regulatory on project teams within Sunesis as well as serve as theregulatory CMC liaison with partners on development projects and commercial products. Externally, interface with outside regulatory agencies and business partners in regards to CMCdevelopment, regulatory, and registration strategies. Further, proactively facilitatechanges needed to internal policy or on development/regulatory strategies as it applies to CMC.
  • Bipar Sciences, A Wholely Owned Subsidiary Of Sanofi
    Director, Ra/Qa
    Bipar Sciences, A Wholely Owned Subsidiary Of Sanofi Jan 2005 - Jun 2011
    • Developed, established and maintained the QA programs, policies, and procedures to ensure cGMP compliance of clinical trial material, cGLP compliance of pre-clinical studies and cGCP compliance of clinical trials. • Interfaced with Business Development, Contract Manufacturers and other third party Clients or Partners coordinating due diligence efforts. • Coordinated and implemented Quality Assurance Vendor Approval Program to support clinical development.• Coordinated BiPar-SA mock PAI Task Force to ensure all CMOs (5 sites) are ready for FDA/regulatory inspection. • Wrote, organized and submitted CMC Dossiers (IND, NDA and IMPD) applications including existing supplements to existing applications/Information Amendments.• Supported efforts for Annual Reports.• Maintained relationships with FDA and other regulatory agencies.• Drove and generated document packages as well as responses to regulatory agencies to ensure timely preparation of organized and scientifically valid submissions.• Played a key CMC role in cross-functional BiPar-SA project teams (Technology Transfer for API & IP, and supply chain management (as applicable), Iniparib Steering Committee, Global Steering Committee) that planned, coordinated and implemented activities for existing as well as new product development.• Managed, executed and ensured all API & IP analytical/process validations were completed to support US product registration. • Directed CMO activities new product development (API & IP).
  • Acumen Sciences, Llc
    Director, Regulatory Affairs
    Acumen Sciences, Llc Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
    A retainer based consulting firm that offered analysis, data, and advice to senior executives in the life sciences industry as well as focused on eBusiness and emerging technology. Provided regulatory affairs and quality assurance consulting services to pharmaceutical, medical device and tissue banks seeking regulatory guidance and approvals.  Assisted sponsors in strategizing, designing, preparing, submitting and defending submissions to the FDA (CBER/CDRH).
  • Theravance
    Director, Regulatory Affairs
    Theravance 2001 - 2002
    Developed, negotiated and executed regulatory strategies to support product lifecycle activities in designated markets (Asthma & Infectious Disease).
  • Axys Pharmaceuticals
    Manager, Ra/Qa
    Axys Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2001
    Created, implemented and managed the Quality Assurance Department and oversaw all regulatory activities for existing IND applications. Provided strategic support for new product development including new application submissions.

Stephen Nava Skills

Regulatory Affairs Gmp Pharmaceutical Industry Technology Transfer Clinical Development Drug Development Quality System Oncology Clinical Trials Sop Validation Biopharmaceuticals Leadership Pharmaceutics Life Sciences Cmc Ind Lifesciences Medical Devices Standard Operating Procedure Quality Assurance Biotechnology Quality Auditing Nda Quality Systems Cgmp Manufacturing Operations Oversight Cmc Project Leadership Impd

Stephen Nava Education Details

  • Texas A & I University-Kingsville
    Texas A & I University-Kingsville
    Chemistry/Math

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