Experience

Ocelot Bio

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive Assistant to President & CEO and our CMO.

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Ocelot is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics designed to significantly improve outcomes for patients with liver disease. The company’s lead clinical candidate, OCE-205, is a therapeutic peptide with a mechanism of action designed to selectively target complications of portal hypertension, such as hepatorenal syndrome with acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI), a serious and life-threatening consequence of end-stage liver disease. On… Show more Ocelot is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics designed to significantly improve outcomes for patients with liver disease. The company’s lead clinical candidate, OCE-205, is a therapeutic peptide with a mechanism of action designed to selectively target complications of portal hypertension, such as hepatorenal syndrome with acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI), a serious and life-threatening consequence of end-stage liver disease. On Aug 22, 2022 Ocelot Bio Received FDA Orphan Drug Designation for OCE-205 for the Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome. We are currently enrolling patients in our Phase 2 clinical trial of OCE-205 in hepatorenal syndrome with acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI), a serious and rapidly progressive consequence of ESLD that leads to acute renal failure and is associated with high rates of morbidity. There has been a lack of therapeutic drug innovation for HRS-AKI and, currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments for the disease. Show less Ocelot is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics designed to significantly improve outcomes for patients with liver disease. The company’s lead clinical candidate, OCE-205, is a therapeutic peptide with a mechanism of action designed to selectively target complications of portal hypertension, such as hepatorenal syndrome with acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI), a serious and life-threatening consequence of end-stage liver disease. On… Show more Ocelot is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics designed to significantly improve outcomes for patients with liver disease. The company’s lead clinical candidate, OCE-205, is a therapeutic peptide with a mechanism of action designed to selectively target complications of portal hypertension, such as hepatorenal syndrome with acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI), a serious and life-threatening consequence of end-stage liver disease. On Aug 22, 2022 Ocelot Bio Received FDA Orphan Drug Designation for OCE-205 for the Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome. We are currently enrolling patients in our Phase 2 clinical trial of OCE-205 in hepatorenal syndrome with acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI), a serious and rapidly progressive consequence of ESLD that leads to acute renal failure and is associated with high rates of morbidity. There has been a lack of therapeutic drug innovation for HRS-AKI and, currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments for the disease. Show less



Mahana Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive Assistant to CEO and CTO/Co-Founder.

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  100% Remote/Virtual Company. I was the Sr. EA for our Senior Leadership Team: CEO, CTO & Co-Founder, CMO, CPO, VP of Brand Marketing and Chief of Staff. Planned and managed BOD Meetings, All Hands, SLT quarterly off-sites, Investor Calls, collaborated with external consultants for C suite support. Planned and managed conferences and executed Marketing booth management and onsite (DDW) conference support. Mahana is a digital therapeutics company that is using CBT (Cognitive… Show more 100% Remote/Virtual Company. I was the Sr. EA for our Senior Leadership Team: CEO, CTO & Co-Founder, CMO, CPO, VP of Brand Marketing and Chief of Staff. Planned and managed BOD Meetings, All Hands, SLT quarterly off-sites, Investor Calls, collaborated with external consultants for C suite support. Planned and managed conferences and executed Marketing booth management and onsite (DDW) conference support. Mahana is a digital therapeutics company that is using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focusing on chronic pain for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) as first line indication. They are FDA approved. Show less 100% Remote/Virtual Company. I was the Sr. EA for our Senior Leadership Team: CEO, CTO & Co-Founder, CMO, CPO, VP of Brand Marketing and Chief of Staff. Planned and managed BOD Meetings, All Hands, SLT quarterly off-sites, Investor Calls, collaborated with external consultants for C suite support. Planned and managed conferences and executed Marketing booth management and onsite (DDW) conference support. Mahana is a digital therapeutics company that is using CBT (Cognitive… Show more 100% Remote/Virtual Company. I was the Sr. EA for our Senior Leadership Team: CEO, CTO & Co-Founder, CMO, CPO, VP of Brand Marketing and Chief of Staff. Planned and managed BOD Meetings, All Hands, SLT quarterly off-sites, Investor Calls, collaborated with external consultants for C suite support. Planned and managed conferences and executed Marketing booth management and onsite (DDW) conference support. Mahana is a digital therapeutics company that is using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focusing on chronic pain for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) as first line indication. They are FDA approved. Show less



3T Biosciences

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive Administrator and Operations Management

  • Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  I supported our C Suite Office of 5: CEO, CSO and CBO; as well as our 2 Co-Founders. My primary responsibilities were executive coordination of our administrations projects for internal and external operations. Established and created additional structure and develop fluid processes in order to conduct our operations more efficiently and effectively in our start up work place. Helped to build/scale our culture, family, team and share our vision and mission to the world with the end goal in… Show more I supported our C Suite Office of 5: CEO, CSO and CBO; as well as our 2 Co-Founders. My primary responsibilities were executive coordination of our administrations projects for internal and external operations. Established and created additional structure and develop fluid processes in order to conduct our operations more efficiently and effectively in our start up work place. Helped to build/scale our culture, family, team and share our vision and mission to the world with the end goal in mind -- that will benefit and save the patients and families that need our help. Show less I supported our C Suite Office of 5: CEO, CSO and CBO; as well as our 2 Co-Founders. My primary responsibilities were executive coordination of our administrations projects for internal and external operations. Established and created additional structure and develop fluid processes in order to conduct our operations more efficiently and effectively in our start up work place. Helped to build/scale our culture, family, team and share our vision and mission to the world with the end goal in… Show more I supported our C Suite Office of 5: CEO, CSO and CBO; as well as our 2 Co-Founders. My primary responsibilities were executive coordination of our administrations projects for internal and external operations. Established and created additional structure and develop fluid processes in order to conduct our operations more efficiently and effectively in our start up work place. Helped to build/scale our culture, family, team and share our vision and mission to the world with the end goal in mind -- that will benefit and save the patients and families that need our help. Show less



Freenome

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Executive Assistant to CMO & CSO

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

  Reported to Chief Medical Officer and supported both CMO & CSO as well as our Science and Medical Affairs groups (encompassing of about 100 team members in both organizations).

• Operations Supervisor and Executive Assistant to CEO & COO

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

  Reported to CEO and COO. Supported and was responsible for Investor Relations, Business Development, Series B meeting related activities as well as all C Suite tasks. Board Meetings, Investor Calls, Investor Meetings Off-site, On-Site, and other various projects as well as Operational Supervisory responsibilities.



Landec Corporation

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

  Executive Assistant to President / CEO and CFO of LANDEC. Handled all administrative needs for Executive office suite, Board members, Investors and Shareholders. Board Meetings: Plans and executes all logistics and coordination of members and meeting to on-site supervision. Sole Diligent expert and owner of on line board book compilation of documents. Produce and distribute board materials to members as needed. Investor Relations: Liase with consulting firm in planning… Show more Executive Assistant to President / CEO and CFO of LANDEC. Handled all administrative needs for Executive office suite, Board members, Investors and Shareholders. Board Meetings: Plans and executes all logistics and coordination of members and meeting to on-site supervision. Sole Diligent expert and owner of on line board book compilation of documents. Produce and distribute board materials to members as needed. Investor Relations: Liase with consulting firm in planning attendance for IR conferences. All logistical and coordination of meetings and attendance including production of IR packets. Press releases, NASDAQ, GlobeNewsWire coordination. Updates IR presentation as needed. Other Meetings: Audit, Compensation, Disclosure, Nominating & Governance, Food Innovation Committee Meetings. Annual Shareholders and Earnings Calls. Plans, coordinates and executes all company events and meetings, project management and all aspects of adminstrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow in executive row for our Menlo Park office. Show less Executive Assistant to President / CEO and CFO of LANDEC. Handled all administrative needs for Executive office suite, Board members, Investors and Shareholders. Board Meetings: Plans and executes all logistics and coordination of members and meeting to on-site supervision. Sole Diligent expert and owner of on line board book compilation of documents. Produce and distribute board materials to members as needed. Investor Relations: Liase with consulting firm in planning… Show more Executive Assistant to President / CEO and CFO of LANDEC. Handled all administrative needs for Executive office suite, Board members, Investors and Shareholders. Board Meetings: Plans and executes all logistics and coordination of members and meeting to on-site supervision. Sole Diligent expert and owner of on line board book compilation of documents. Produce and distribute board materials to members as needed. Investor Relations: Liase with consulting firm in planning attendance for IR conferences. All logistical and coordination of meetings and attendance including production of IR packets. Press releases, NASDAQ, GlobeNewsWire coordination. Updates IR presentation as needed. Other Meetings: Audit, Compensation, Disclosure, Nominating & Governance, Food Innovation Committee Meetings. Annual Shareholders and Earnings Calls. Plans, coordinates and executes all company events and meetings, project management and all aspects of adminstrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow in executive row for our Menlo Park office. Show less



Coherus BioSciences

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Commercial Coordinator

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

  Reported to Chief Commercial Officer and supported VP of Sales and VP of Business Analytics. In addition, also supported VP of Business Development and VP of Government Affairs. Handled all administrative needs for Commercial Department: travel both international and domestic, heavy calendaring, expense reports, legal and financial systems, Congress planning. Reported to Chief Commercial Officer and supported VP of Sales and VP of Business Analytics. In addition, also supported VP of Business Development and VP of Government Affairs. Handled all administrative needs for Commercial Department: travel both international and domestic, heavy calendaring, expense reports, legal and financial systems, Congress planning.



ZS Pharma, Inc. (a subsidiary of Astra Zeneca)

• Sales and Commercial Department

  • May 2015 - Jan 2016

  Reported to SVP of Sales & Commercial. • Provided administrative, operational, logistical, communications, and coordination for various projects within team of 29 members: Home office and field personnel 4 Sr. Regional Directors and 20 District Managers. • Planned and executed meetings and events for organization. • Identified unmet needs to better structure department for maximum efficiency. Reported to SVP of Sales & Commercial. • Provided administrative, operational, logistical, communications, and coordination for various projects within team of 29 members: Home office and field personnel 4 Sr. Regional Directors and 20 District Managers. • Planned and executed meetings and events for organization. • Identified unmet needs to better structure department for maximum efficiency.



Horizon

• Canada
• Apparel Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  Formerly Hyperion Therapeutics (acquired by Horizon) Coordinated projects, planned meetings and events both onsite and offsite for the Sr. Vice President & Chief Medical Officer's entire Medical & Development Organization that consisted of: The SVP & CMO and 4 VPs (Medical Affairs, Global Clinical Operations, Clinical Development & Biometrics) as well as Regulatory Dept. that encompasses approximately 30 people in the entire CMO organization. Formerly Hyperion Therapeutics (acquired by Horizon) Coordinated projects, planned meetings and events both onsite and offsite for the Sr. Vice President & Chief Medical Officer's entire Medical & Development Organization that consisted of: The SVP & CMO and 4 VPs (Medical Affairs, Global Clinical Operations, Clinical Development & Biometrics) as well as Regulatory Dept. that encompasses approximately 30 people in the entire CMO organization.



Sunesis Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical & Scientific Affairs Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

  In collaboration with senior leadership, coordinated the development of a new departmental entity within a small biotech start-up. Primary focus on identification and selection of systems to support key operational functions. • Leadership role in developing and facilitating the Medical Education program, budget and grants review committee. • Helping to implement work flow systems associated with the diverse MedSA functions (i.e. grants, publications, investigator sponsored research… Show more In collaboration with senior leadership, coordinated the development of a new departmental entity within a small biotech start-up. Primary focus on identification and selection of systems to support key operational functions. • Leadership role in developing and facilitating the Medical Education program, budget and grants review committee. • Helping to implement work flow systems associated with the diverse MedSA functions (i.e. grants, publications, investigator sponsored research (MTAs and ISTs). • Leading the establishment of library services, serving as administrative custodian. • Manages external vendors (projects and relationships) in support of MedSA initiatives. • Lead the organizational efforts with congress planning and execution. • Lead with preparation of MedSA events such as investigator meetings, advisory boards, steering committees, other scientific meetings, etc. • Works with appropriate team members to help develop efficient systems, which support MedSA and are compliant with FDA regulations and comply with company SOPs and guidelines. • Reads and facilitates processing of contracts associated with the diverse MedSA functions. • Manages and coordinates calendars, travel arrangements, meetings and conferences. • Prepares expense reports; finalizes correspondence and presentations, etc. • Represents Sunesis in a highly professional manner, including to external stakeholders (KOL, investigators, vendors). Show less In collaboration with senior leadership, coordinated the development of a new departmental entity within a small biotech start-up. Primary focus on identification and selection of systems to support key operational functions. • Leadership role in developing and facilitating the Medical Education program, budget and grants review committee. • Helping to implement work flow systems associated with the diverse MedSA functions (i.e. grants, publications, investigator sponsored research… Show more In collaboration with senior leadership, coordinated the development of a new departmental entity within a small biotech start-up. Primary focus on identification and selection of systems to support key operational functions. • Leadership role in developing and facilitating the Medical Education program, budget and grants review committee. • Helping to implement work flow systems associated with the diverse MedSA functions (i.e. grants, publications, investigator sponsored research (MTAs and ISTs). • Leading the establishment of library services, serving as administrative custodian. • Manages external vendors (projects and relationships) in support of MedSA initiatives. • Lead the organizational efforts with congress planning and execution. • Lead with preparation of MedSA events such as investigator meetings, advisory boards, steering committees, other scientific meetings, etc. • Works with appropriate team members to help develop efficient systems, which support MedSA and are compliant with FDA regulations and comply with company SOPs and guidelines. • Reads and facilitates processing of contracts associated with the diverse MedSA functions. • Manages and coordinates calendars, travel arrangements, meetings and conferences. • Prepares expense reports; finalizes correspondence and presentations, etc. • Represents Sunesis in a highly professional manner, including to external stakeholders (KOL, investigators, vendors). Show less



Onyx Pharmaceuticals, A subsidiary of AMGEN

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Sr. Administrative Assistant - Commercial / Global Marketing Communications & Business Analytics

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2014

  I supported 2 Sr. Directors, 1 Director, 1 Global Lead, 1 Assoc Director and 5 other team members in Global Marking Communications and Global Business Analytics. Outlook calendar, domestic and international travel, on and off site meetings, contracts, POs, invoicing, Admin duties and think outside the box in order to develop processes and ideas to make normal day-to-day tasks more efficient. I supported 2 Sr. Directors, 1 Director, 1 Global Lead, 1 Assoc Director and 5 other team members in Global Marking Communications and Global Business Analytics. Outlook calendar, domestic and international travel, on and off site meetings, contracts, POs, invoicing, Admin duties and think outside the box in order to develop processes and ideas to make normal day-to-day tasks more efficient.



Ipsen Pharmaceuticals (formerly Tercica Inc.)

• Executive Assistant - Commercial / Sales Dept.

  • May 2003 - Jun 2010

  I reported to Gordon Treadway our SVP of Sales US. I supported 7 Regional Business Managers, 1 Sr. Director of Sales Operations and 1 Director of Sales Training. I also supported 70 Clinical Science Specialists as needed. Previous years I supported the Head of Commercial Dept (SVP) and Head of Medical Affairs Dept (VP). I heavily supported the Marketing department and worked on Events/Meetings/Congresses. Started as Receptionist and promoted to Facilities Administrator. Head of… Show more I reported to Gordon Treadway our SVP of Sales US. I supported 7 Regional Business Managers, 1 Sr. Director of Sales Operations and 1 Director of Sales Training. I also supported 70 Clinical Science Specialists as needed. Previous years I supported the Head of Commercial Dept (SVP) and Head of Medical Affairs Dept (VP). I heavily supported the Marketing department and worked on Events/Meetings/Congresses. Started as Receptionist and promoted to Facilities Administrator. Head of Commercial recruited me to join his team as EA to Commercial department. Show less I reported to Gordon Treadway our SVP of Sales US. I supported 7 Regional Business Managers, 1 Sr. Director of Sales Operations and 1 Director of Sales Training. I also supported 70 Clinical Science Specialists as needed. Previous years I supported the Head of Commercial Dept (SVP) and Head of Medical Affairs Dept (VP). I heavily supported the Marketing department and worked on Events/Meetings/Congresses. Started as Receptionist and promoted to Facilities Administrator. Head of… Show more I reported to Gordon Treadway our SVP of Sales US. I supported 7 Regional Business Managers, 1 Sr. Director of Sales Operations and 1 Director of Sales Training. I also supported 70 Clinical Science Specialists as needed. Previous years I supported the Head of Commercial Dept (SVP) and Head of Medical Affairs Dept (VP). I heavily supported the Marketing department and worked on Events/Meetings/Congresses. Started as Receptionist and promoted to Facilities Administrator. Head of Commercial recruited me to join his team as EA to Commercial department. Show less