Deborah King

About Deborah King

With a solid background in Quality Management and Assurance, my role as Director of Device Engineering at AstraZeneca encompasses leading global teams in the development of advanced inhaler devices. Our mission is to enhance patient care through innovative engineering, rigorous quality standards, and strategic collaborations with academic institutions.The core competencies I bring to the table include developing platform strategies for combination products, ensuring regulatory compliance, and integrating effective software tools across teams. Our focus on lean improvements has resulted in increased operational efficiency, while our commitment to talent development ensures continued innovation within the field.

Experience

1. Director Device Engineering

   AstraZeneca

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Lead a global team of engineers in the development of inhaler devices, driving lean improvements and collaboration.• Oversee and ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements for product development, including 820.30 and EU MDR standards.• Develop and implement new strategies for platform development of inhaler devices and combination products.• Introduce and manage effective software tools and strategies for use across the global device team.• Build and foster partnerships with local universities to drive innovation and talent development.• Manage program budgets and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with project goals.• Define and execute the device strategy with a focus on short, mid, and long-term organizational objectives.

Education

• Oklahoma Christian University

  Bachelor's Degree, Biology, General

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Design Control
• Gmp
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Quality System
• V&V
• Medical Devices
• Capa
• Iso 13485
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Fda
• Quality Assurance