Ann Thomas
About Ann Thomas
Ann Thomas is the Director of PPM Solid Tumor at BeiGene in San Mateo, CA, with extensive experience in clinical studies, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs within the biomedical engineering field.
Current Position at BeiGene
Ann Thomas currently holds the position of Director, PPM Solid Tumor at BeiGene, a global biotechnology company focused on molecularly-targeted and immuno-oncology drug development. Located in San Mateo, CA, she has been leading the PPM Solid Tumor division since August 2019. Her role involves overseeing project management processes and ensuring the successful development and launch of solid tumor treatments.
Previous Roles at Medeor Therapeutics and Cerus
Before joining BeiGene, Ann Thomas served as Associate Director at Medeor Therapeutics for one year from 2018 to 2019 in San Mateo, CA. Prior to that, she spent three years as a Senior Project Manager at Cerus in Concord, CA, from 2015 to 2018. At Cerus, she was responsible for managing various research and development projects, particularly focusing on the company's initiatives in the biomedical engineering field.
Experience at TauTona Group and Medical Device Consultant
Ann Thomas was the Director of RA/CA at TauTona Group from 2011 to 2015 in Menlo Park. During this period, she worked extensively on regulatory and clinical affairs, contributing significantly to the company's strategic regulatory initiatives. Additionally, in 2011, she had a brief stint as a Medical Device Consultant, offering her expertise for two months in the medical device industry.
Role at Avinger Inc. and FoxHollow Technologies
From 2008 to 2011, Ann Thomas worked as an R&D Manager at Avinger Inc., where she managed research and development projects for three years. Her contributions were pivotal to the company's acquisition by Sawooth Labs. Before that, she served as an R&D Manager at FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. (now EV3) from 2006 to 2007, where she focused on advanced medical device development projects.
Educational Background and Expertise
Ann Thomas studied at Arizona State University. She has extensive experience in clinical studies and operations, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs within the biomedical engineering field. Her diverse background spans research and development across medical devices, biologics, and pharmaceuticals, with a strong focus on project management and regulatory compliance.