Elizabeth Mena
About Elizabeth Mena
Elizabeth Mena serves as the Executive Director of Medical Affairs at Arcus Biosciences, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having previously worked in various roles at Pharmacyclics and Millennium Pharmaceuticals.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Elizabeth Mena currently serves as the Executive Director of Medical Affairs at Arcus Biosciences, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at the same company from 2020 to 2023. In her roles at Arcus Biosciences, she has contributed to the strategic direction and operational execution of medical affairs initiatives, focusing on advancing the company's research and development efforts.
Experience at Pharmacyclics
Elizabeth Mena has extensive experience at Pharmacyclics, an AbbVie Company, where she held several positions from 2014 to 2020. She began as a Senior Program Manager in Medical Sciences, followed by roles as Associate Director of Medical Sciences and Director of Medical Affairs Operations. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing medical affairs strategies and operations to support the company's objectives in oncology.
Background in Clinical Research
Elizabeth Mena has a solid background in clinical research, having worked at Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2009 to 2013. She held various roles, including Senior Research Associate in Formulation Sciences, Clinical Research Coordinator for Investigator Initiated Studies, and Clinical Research Associate for Investigator Initiated Sponsored Research. These positions provided her with comprehensive experience in clinical trial management and research coordination.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Mena earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in the scientific principles underlying medical research and drug development, which she has applied throughout her career in various medical affairs and clinical research roles.