Gina Risdall, M.S.
About Gina Risdall, M.S.
Gina Risdall, M.S., serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Arcus Biosciences, where she leads clinical program management and contributes to strategic operational decisions. With extensive experience in clinical operations and a strong academic background in Regulatory Science and Biology, she has held various roles in prominent organizations throughout her career.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Gina Risdall serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Arcus Biosciences since 2023. In this role, she leads clinical operations efforts, contributing to asset management and program management across Disease Area Teams and Product Strategy Teams. Risdall provides program-specific guidance and clinical trial management expertise to matrix teams within Clinical Operations. She plays a key role in optimizing existing processes and developing new processes and resources to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Clinical Operations
Prior to her current position, Risdall held various roles in clinical operations. She worked as a Senior Medical Research Data Associate at NAMSA from 2013 to 2014 and as a Clinical Site Manager at Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Senior Clinical Team Manager at PPD from 2016 to 2021. Risdall also worked briefly as a Clinical Trial Manager at Boston Scientific in 2021. Her extensive experience spans over a decade in the clinical operations field.
Education and Expertise
Gina Risdall holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Regulatory Science/Engineering from the University of St. Thomas, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Minnesota Duluth, completing her studies from 1997 to 2000. Risdall's educational background provides her with a strong foundation in the scientific principles underlying clinical operations and regulatory compliance.
Teaching Role at University of St. Thomas
In addition to her clinical operations career, Gina Risdall has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas since 2019. In this role, she shares her knowledge and expertise with students, contributing to their education in the field of clinical operations and regulatory science. Her involvement in academia reflects her commitment to fostering the next generation of professionals in the industry.
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
Risdall is responsible for line management and career development of Clinical Operations staff, including Clinical Program Managers and Clinical Trial Managers. She provides strategic input and operational elements for licensing and partnership assessments, focusing on costs, resources, and timelines. Her leadership in these areas demonstrates her capability in managing teams and driving clinical projects to successful completion.