Pitsata Joy Malveda
About Pitsata Joy Malveda
Pitsata Joy Malveda serves as the Director of Clinical Supply at Arcus Biosciences, bringing over two decades of experience in clinical supply chain management across various roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Currently, Pitsata Joy Malveda serves as the Director of Clinical Supply at Arcus Biosciences. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the clinical supply chain operations since 2019. Her responsibilities include managing the supply of clinical trial materials and ensuring that all processes align with regulatory requirements. Malveda's experience in adapting to changes in clinical study designs has been crucial in maintaining efficiency and compliance in her current position.
Previous Experience in Clinical Supply Chain Management
Before joining Arcus Biosciences, Pitsata Joy Malveda held several significant positions in the clinical supply chain sector. She worked as the Associate Director of Clinical Supply Chain at Quark Pharmaceuticals Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Following that, she served as the Supply Chain Director for Clinical Supply at Menlo Therapeutics Inc. for a period of 10 months in 2018-2019. Additionally, she spent 15 years at InterMune, Inc. as Associate Director of Supply Chain Management, where she developed extensive expertise in managing clinical supply chains for both biologics and small molecule products.
Education and Expertise
Pitsata Joy Malveda earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 1989 to 1994. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in clinical supply chain management. Malveda possesses expertise in setting up and utilizing Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems for managing external clinical trial supplies, which is essential for efficient clinical operations.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Malveda is proficient in using various software systems that are critical for supply chain management. She has experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP and Great Plains, which she utilizes for internal supply management. Additionally, she is skilled in using Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites for various operational tasks. Her technical skills contribute to her ability to streamline processes and ensure cost-effective resource utilization in clinical supply management.
Early Career Background
Pitsata Joy Malveda began her career in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors with roles at Dendreon and Calypte Biomedical. She worked as a Quality Control Associate at Dendreon from 1998 to 2000 and as a Manufacturing Technician II at Calypte Biomedical from 1995 to 1997. These early experiences provided her with a solid understanding of the operational aspects of the industry, laying the groundwork for her future roles in supply chain management.