Eric Staib is currently the Director of Global IT Quality, Computer Systems Validation, at Covance Inc. He has 15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in various GXP areas including direct experience in quality systems development and management, QC microbiology, quality engineering, information technology, and laboratory operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in Biology, a Master of Science degree from Temple University in Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, a graduate certificate from Lehigh University in Project Management, and a MBA from Drexel University in Pharmaceutical Management. Eric is also a North America Steering Committee member of GAMP, co-chairs a R&D and clinical systems Special Interest Group (SIG), and sponsors an industry benchmarking forum that meets routinely to discuss current trends and perspectives related to computer systems validation (CSV).