Chantal Palanca, Mph
About Chantal Palanca, Mph
Chantal Palanca, MPH, is the Manager of Pharmacovigilance Contracts & Agreements at BeiGene in Austin, Texas, with over a decade of experience in drug safety and pharmacovigilance within the biotechnology industry.
Current Role at BeiGene
Chantal Palanca is currently employed at BeiGene as the Manager of Pharmacovigilance Contracts & Agreements, based in Austin, Texas. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and managing contracts related to pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinating with various stakeholders within the organization. Her extensive expertise in drug safety and her background in public health contribute significantly to her effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience at BeiGene
Before assuming her current role, Chantal Palanca served as a Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate at BeiGene from 2019 to 2021. During this 2-year tenure in Emeryville, California, she was involved in PV Partner Management, where she managed relationships and collaborations with various partners to ensure pharmacovigilance compliance and reporting.
Pharmacovigilance Expertise at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Chantal Palanca worked at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. as a Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate from 2018 to 2019. Based in Brisbane, California, she was responsible for monitoring drug safety, managing adverse event reports, and contributing to the safety profiles of BioMarin’s pharmaceutical products. Her role involved critical aspects of drug safety surveillance and risk management.
Roles at Gilead Sciences
Chantal Palanca has extensive experience at Gilead Sciences, where she worked in several roles over the years. She began as a Drug Safety & Public Health Coordinator from 2012 to 2013, then progressed to Safety Specialist I (2013-2016) and Safety Specialist II (2016-2018) in the Pharmacovigilance and Epidemiology department. Her work in Foster City, California, involved ensuring drug safety, reporting adverse events, and conducting epidemiological research to support public health initiatives.
Educational Background
Chantal Palanca holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from San Jose State University, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, graduating in 2010. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in both biological sciences and public health, which she has applied throughout her career in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Chantal Palanca's career includes diverse roles in the healthcare and public health sectors. She worked as a Patient Service Representative at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and as a Doctor's Assistant at Family Eye Care. Additionally, she served as a Survey Conductor at Asian Health Services and as a Representative of Donor Relations at the University of California Santa Cruz Telephone Outreach Program. These roles have contributed to her broad understanding of healthcare services and public health outreach.