Tiffany Montellano, Ph.D.
About Tiffany Montellano, Ph.D.
Tiffany Montellano, Ph.D., is the Scientific Director of Medical Affairs at BeiGene, with extensive experience in medical affairs and a background in immunology and molecular biology.
Current Role at BeiGene
Tiffany Montellano, Ph.D., currently serves as the Scientific Director, Medical Affairs at BeiGene. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing scientific initiatives within the medical affairs department. Her extensive background in medical communications and project management supports her responsibilities in this position. Working at BeiGene allows her to leverage her expertise in medical affairs to contribute to the company's growth and success in the biotech industry.
Previous Experience at Kura Oncology, Inc.
Before joining BeiGene, Tiffany Montellano served as the Director, Medical Affairs at Kura Oncology, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure at Kura Oncology, based in San Diego, California, she played a crucial role in managing medical affairs and contributing to the company's oncology-focused initiatives. Her efforts helped streamline communications and operations, further establishing her as a leader in the field.
Career at Tocagen Inc.
Tiffany Montellano's career at Tocagen Inc. spanned from 2010 to 2020, where she ascended through various roles. Initially serving as Research Scientist I from 2010 to 2013, she progressed to Research Scientist II until 2014. She then transitioned to Medical Science Liaison and held that role until 2018. Subsequently, she was promoted to Director positions in Medical Science Liaison and Medical Communications. Her decade-long tenure at Tocagen underscores her significant contributions and professional growth within the company.
Clinical Project Manager Lead at Epic Sciences
From 2014 to 2016, Tiffany Montellano worked as the Clinical Project Manager Lead at Epic Sciences in the Greater San Diego Area. In this role, she led various clinical projects, demonstrating her capability in project management and clinical operations. Her experience at Epic Sciences further solidified her expertise in managing comprehensive clinical initiatives and projects within the biotech sector.
Educational Background
Tiffany Montellano holds a Ph.D. in Immunology/Molecular Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, completing her undergraduate studies from 1995 to 1999. Her solid educational foundation in biological sciences provided the knowledge base essential for her roles in medical affairs and scientific research.