Belinda Gist
About Belinda Gist
Belinda Gist serves as the Sr. Director of Scientific Communications and Education at Ardelyx, Inc. She has extensive experience in medical education and training, having held various leadership roles at notable companies including Biogen Idec, EMD Serono, and Kite Pharma.
Current Role at Ardelyx
Belinda Gist serves as the Sr. Director of Scientific Communications and Education at Ardelyx, Inc. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing scientific communications and educational initiatives within the organization, contributing to the company's mission in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Biogen Idec
Belinda Gist has extensive experience at Biogen Idec, where she worked in various capacities. She served as Senior Manager of Medical Education and Training from 2006 to 2007. Following this role, she held the position of Associate Director of Medical Education and Grants from 2007 to 2010, and later as Director of Medical Education & Grants from 2010 to 2012. Her tenure at Biogen Idec spanned a total of six years.
Experience at EMD Serono, Inc.
At EMD Serono, Inc., Belinda Gist worked as the Director of Medical Excellence & Training from 2014 to 2018. In this role, she focused on enhancing medical training and excellence within the organization, contributing to the development of educational programs for medical professionals.
Educational Background
Belinda Gist earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental & Forest Biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. She later obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, completing her studies from 1993 to 1998.
Experience at Other Organizations
Belinda Gist has held several key positions in the medical affairs and education sector. She worked at Kite Pharma as the Director of Medical Affairs Learning & Development from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as the Director of MSL Training at Genzyme from 2012 to 2014. Her career reflects a strong focus on medical education and training across various organizations.