Brittany Poole

About Brittany Poole

I’m a strategic and results-driven leader with 27 years of experience across diverse healthcare environments, including outpatient laboratory operations, medical device manufacturing, and pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing. I’ve held senior leadership roles in outpatient lab settings, where I led high-performing teams, optimized operations, and ensured regulatory compliance while advancing patient-centered care.My background also includes seven years in the medical device industry and five years in pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing. During this time, I supported trial drug manufacturing activities and played a pivotal role in establishing and scaling quality management systems for a startup preparing for a successful transition to commercial operations. The majority of my quality assurance and quality engineering expertise has been developed within the pharmaceutical sector, where I helped design and implement robust quality frameworks, supported clinical trial readiness, and ensured compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards.I bring a strong foundation in quality systems, reinforced by deep expertise in Lean principles and continuous improvement. I’ve led initiatives that streamlined workflows, eliminated inefficiencies, and strengthened cross-functional collaboration resulting in measurable gains in both operational performance and product quality. My leadership strengths include talent acquisition, staff development, conflict resolution, process optimization, Lean-based scheduling, and payroll administration.

Experience

1. Eli Lilly and Company

   Present

Education

• Franklin Central High School

  Diploma, General Studies

  1994 — 1998

• American Public University System

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

  2011 — 2014