Felicia Irons, CDMO Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Lead for Charles River Laboratories, ensures the highest level of quality compliance and safety are adhered to for cell and gene therapy programs at the Memphis CDMO Center of Excellence site. An expert in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and 20 years of regulatory experience across various industries to include Retail Pharmacy, Outsource Compounding Pharmacy, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, and Cell & Gene Therapy, Felicia is a member of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), American Society of Quality (PDA), and Parenteral Drug Association (PDA). Prior to her position at Charles River, Felicia served as a Director of Quality at Natureplex, LLC, Quality Manager and Regulatory Liaison for PhareMEDium Services (an AmerisourceBergen company), and Corporate Quality Manager with Drexel Chemical. Felicia has a BS in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Minor in Biology from the University of Memphis, and certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt from Villanova University, Quality Culture and Investigations from PDA and Leadership from the New Memphis Institute. Active in her community with many organizations involving healthcare, education, performing arts, and mentorship, Felicia founded the JusLuv Community Foundation in 2006 - 2014 to assist youth and young adults in career mentorship.
Felicia Irons
CDMO Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Lead