Octapharma Plasma is dedicated to inspiring leadership in everyone. That commitment is reflected in the leaders of our company who are responsible for our strategic and financial health, operations, training, and development, supplies, technology and quality.
Board Member - EVP & COO
Judy Smith has spent more than 30 years in the pharmaceutical and plasma industries. Since she joined Octapharma Plasma in 2008, Judy and her team have championed company growth, and now oversee more than 3,000 employees in 80+ plasma collection centers across the U.S. This growth supports Octapharma Plasma’s corporate mission of improving the health and lives of donors and patients worldwide.
Vice President, Finance
Barry Pomeroy joined Octapharma Plasma Inc. in 2009. Barry ensures the development and performance of Octapharma Plasma’s corporate financial management strategy, including fiscal policies and procedures that contribute to the organization’s overall financial health. He has full oversight of Octapharma Plasma’s economic mission and supervises all legal matters to ensure compliance.
Senior Director, Operations
Bill Griner joined Octapharma Plasma in 2008, and has more than 23 years of plasma industry experience. Bill oversees U.S. plasma collection operations and implements operational efficiencies including process and technical innovations, quality and cost management strategies, and training/capabilities improvements. Bill also heads the Donor Center Automation group and the Marketing and Donor Relations department.
Senior Director, Operations
Alice Stewart joined Octapharma Plasma Inc. in 2009. Alice holds 20 years of experience in operations and supply chain. She supervises U.S. plasma collections operations, corporate strategy and direction of purchasing, customer and supplier operations, warehousing and logistics, and facilities management.
Senior Director, Operations
Carole Michelson has worked in the plasma industry for more than 30 years. She brought her extensive experience to Octapharma Plasma in 2008. Carole oversees the company’s new center development processes from site selections all the way to fully operational facilities. She also manages high-complexity projects including implementation of new or augmented procedures for all U.S. centers.
Senior Director of Technology Solutions
Ray Reyes joined Octapharma Plasma Inc. in 2011, bringing more than 20 years of experience in technology/IT infrastructure. Ray heads Octapharma’s global IT infrastructure and overall business technology strategy, ensuring a fully integrated approach to company-wide systems. Ray provides a discerning approach to technologies; identifying need, prioritization, cost, and operational effectiveness.
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
Monica Byrd joined Octapharma Plasma Inc. in 2010 with more than 20 years of experience in quality management and laboratory operations in blood and plasma industries. Monica directs Octapharma Plasma’s development, continuous improvement, and quality control processes. She ensures the company meets applicable customer, state, federal and international regulatory requirements.
