Eddie David

About Eddie David

I’m an accomplished Biosafety and EHS professional passionate about creating safe, compliant environments that enable scientific innovation. With experience spanning academia, healthcare, and biotech/pharma, I specialize in navigating complex global regulations while supporting cutting-edge research and drug development.I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess risks, implement practical mitigation strategies, and foster a proactive safety culture. My work helps protect people and products while accelerating advanced therapies that make a real difference in patients’ lives.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Global Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability

   Bristol Myers Squibb

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Process Optimization: Streamlined patient scheduling workflows to ensure timely distribution of CDC import permits for patient specimen imports into the U.S, reducing delays and improving operational efficiency.Clinical Development Support: Provided expert review and feedback on GMO applications for CAR-T therapy trials, ensuring adherence to biosafety and regulatory requirements.Risk Management: Performed comprehensive risk assessments for high-impact activities, including large-scale viral vector operations and CAR-T manufacturing processes. Identified and mitigated potential hazards to ensure safe, compliant operations.Enhanced Training Programs: Updated Biosafety training to align with evolving regulatory and scientific standards, improving compliance and user understanding.

Education

• UC San Diego

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry/Cell Biology

• UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

  Master of Public Health - MPH, Environmental Health