Emily Hess
About Emily Hess
Emily Hess serves as the Senior Director at Azzur Group, where she has worked since 2019, leveraging her extensive industry experience to support business development and talent acquisition efforts. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.
Work at Azzur Group
Emily Hess currently serves as Sr. Director at Azzur Group, a position she has held since 2019 in Irvine, California. Prior to this role, she worked as Director from 2016 to 2019 and as Project Manager for five months in 2015. Her responsibilities include leading talent acquisition efforts and managing budgeting and invoicing processes for California practices. She also creates and supports career development programs, including overseeing the performance review process. Emily leverages her industry knowledge to support business development efforts and actively engages with clients at meetings and industry events.
Education and Expertise
Emily Hess earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2021. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in engineering and management within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Background
Emily Hess has a diverse professional background in engineering and management. She began her career with internships at Unilever and Procter & Gamble in 2008 and 2009, respectively. She then gained experience at Acceleron Pharma and Nano-Terra, LLC before joining BioSPEQ, where she worked in various engineering roles from 2012 to 2014. Her early career experiences contributed to her development in the biotechnology field, leading to her subsequent roles at Azzur Group.
Achievements
Emily Hess has made significant contributions to Azzur Group, particularly in talent acquisition and career development. She has been instrumental in creating programs that support employee growth and performance management. Additionally, her involvement with the ISPE San Diego Chapter as a member of the Board of Directors since 2015 reflects her commitment to the industry and professional community.