Tina Skates, M.S. Rac
About Tina Skates, M.S. Rac
Tina Skates, M.S. Rac, is the Associate Director of Regulatory Labeling at BeiGene in the United States, with over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Current Position at BeiGene
Tina Skates currently serves as the Associate Director of Regulatory Labeling at BeiGene in the United States. In this role, she manages regulatory labeling strategies and ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements. Her responsibilities likely involve working closely with cross-functional teams to develop, review, and approve labeling documents for various pharmaceutical products.
Previous Experience at Jazz Pharmaceuticals
From 2019 to 2021, Tina Skates worked at Jazz Pharmaceuticals in Palo Alto, California as the Regulatory Labeling, Senior Manager and the Senior Labeling Manager. During this period, she was responsible for directing labeling activities and ensuring regulatory compliance for the company’s pharmaceutical portfolio. Her role involved collaboration with regulatory agencies and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant and accurate product labeling.
Professional Tenure at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Tina Skates held multiple pivotal roles at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. between 2012 and 2021. She began as a Tech Ops Project Controller and then progressed to Regulatory Affairs Project Manager, Manager of Regulatory Project Management, and ultimately to Global Labeling Manager in Regulatory Affairs. Over nearly a decade, she contributed significantly to regulatory project management, global labeling initiatives, and the development of regulatory strategies. These roles involved ensuring compliance with various international regulations and harmonizing labeling processes.
Educational Background
Tina Skates has cultivated a robust educational background in science and project management. She earned her Master of Science (M.S.) from Northeastern University between 2009 and 2011 and attained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from California State University-Hayward from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, she holds three certificates in Project Management from Boston University, earned between 2006 and 2008, and a Medical Writing Certificate from the University of California San Diego from 2018 to 2021.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Tina Skates' career spans over twenty years in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. She began her career at the United States Department of Agriculture as a Protein Chemistry Research Assistant. She also worked at Genentech in various capacities, including Pharmaceutical Technical Writer and Drug Product Planning/Scheduling. Additionally, she has experience as a Sr. Program Coordinator at Gilead Sciences and as a Project Manager/Business Analyst at Abbott Vascular, reflecting a diverse and comprehensive career trajectory.