YAPHANK, NY, July 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Linda Ann Howard has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Howard has dedicated over four decades to the pharmaceutical industry, establishing herself as an expert in quality assurance, microbiology, laboratory microbiology and audits. Her career began at Del Laboratories, where she worked as a laboratory technician in the quality control department. After college, she transitioned into a role as a microbiologist at Byk Gulden, Altana. Over the course of 15 years, Ms. Howard honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of microbiological processes.

Since 2019, Ms. Howard has excelled as the director of quality assurance compliance at CIPLA USA. As the first woman to be hired into senior management at the company, she has played a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive environment and promoting equality within the organization. Ms. Howard's dedication to empowering women and developing diverse teams has been a hallmark of her leadership style.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Howard succeeded as a compliance manager at Corwood Laboratories, where she expanded her expertise in quality assurance between 2006 and 2008. She was then acquired by Luitpold Pharmaceuticals as a compliance auditor. During her tenure, she focused on auditing active pharmaceutical ingredient and excipient manufacturers. Ms. Howard's most significant contribution was the development of an internal audit program for the company, which specializes in sterile injectables.

Ms. Howard's career continued to flourish when she joined ALK-Abelló A/S in 2011 as a senior manager of quality assurance. She was later promoted to director of quality assurance for the Americas region in 2017. In this role, she oversaw manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and all related operations across North America. Ms. Howard's decade-long experience in the sterile injectable allergy treatment industry at ALK solidified her reputation as a leader in quality assurance.

A graduate of Empire State College, State University of New York, Ms. Howard earned a Bachelor of Science in biology in 1989. Her professional credential as a certified quality auditor, held since 2011 through the American Society for Quality, further solidifies her expertise.

Ms. Howard is committed to remaining in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on quality and compliance while promoting equality and increasing opportunities for women. Actively involved in women's groups, she continues to advocate for cultural shifts toward greater recognition and support for women in the workplace.

Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Howard has demonstrated unwavering dedication to excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. Her journey is marked by significant contributions to quality assurance practices and a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering inclusivity within her teams.

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