Vanessa Wiley
About Vanessa Wiley
Vanessa Wiley serves as the Director of Operations and Site Leader at Azzur Group, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in neurobiology and psychology, along with extensive experience in validation, lab management, and GMP manufacturing.
Work at Azzur Group
Vanessa Wiley currently serves as the Director of Operations and Site Leader at Azzur Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees operations at Cleanrooms On Demand in San Diego/Vista. Prior to her current title, she worked as Operations Manager at Azzur Group for nine months in 2021. Her responsibilities include ensuring efficient operations and providing support to clients, leveraging her extensive experience in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Wiley studied at San Diego State University, where she focused on Neurobiology and Neurosciences, achieving a degree in Psychology from 2006 to 2008. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in scientific principles and human behavior. She has gained significant knowledge in validation and qualification processes, lab management, and upstream cell culture process development, contributing to her expertise in GMP manufacturing.
Background
Vanessa Wiley has a diverse professional background in the life sciences sector. She worked at Abzena from 2015 to 2021, where she held positions as Laboratory Manager, Technical Services Manager, and Validation Technician. Her experience also includes a brief tenure as an Instructor at Cuyamaca College in 2014 and as a Histology Technician at Alvarado Hospital in 2013. This varied experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of laboratory operations and management.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Vanessa Wiley has accumulated extensive experience in various roles within the life sciences field. At Abzena, she was involved in technical services and validation, contributing to the development of quality assurance processes. Her role as a Laboratory Manager further enhanced her skills in lab management. Additionally, she has experience in conducting research on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders at SDSU, which adds to her scientific expertise.
Client Support and Resourcefulness
In her professional roles, Vanessa Wiley has demonstrated a commitment to being a resource for others. She enjoys leveraging her life and work experiences to assist clients effectively. This approach has allowed her to build strong relationships and provide valuable support within her teams and to external stakeholders.