Lucia Clontz BS, MS

Lucia Clontz works as Quality Director at Xellia Pharmaceuticals in Raleigh, NC, USA. She is also a Teaching Fellow at the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) at the North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Clontz has more than 30 years of industry experience in quality, pharmaceutical microbiology, laboratory management, operational excellence initiatives, and training.

Dr. Clontz is a published author, speaker, and workshop leader at both national and international conferences, and in 2004, she received the PDA's Distinguished Editor/Author award. Dr. Clontz is a member of the USP Pharmaceutical Waters Expert Panel (2010-2020) and co-author of the PDA Technical Report No 69, Bioburden and Biofilm Management in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations. Dr. Clontz has Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry, with a minor in Chemical Engineering, and in Marine Sciences. She also holds a Master's degree in Microbial Biotechnology and a Doctorate in Health Sciences.