Tara Gomez, PhD
About Tara Gomez, PhD
Tara Gomez, PhD, serves as the Associate Director of Medical Affairs at Biosense Webster, where she focuses on product development and clinical study safety oversight. She holds a PhD in Biology from the California Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in medical and regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and quality management.
Current Role at Biosense Webster
Tara Gomez serves as the Associate Director of Medical Affairs at Biosense Webster, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on product development, clinical study safety oversight, evidence generation, and physician education. Her contributions are integral to the innovation pipeline, where she provides safety design inputs and test plans for first-in-kind medical devices aimed at treating cardiac arrhythmias.
Education and Expertise
Tara Gomez earned her PhD in Biology from the California Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, studying from 2001 to 2005. Her expertise encompasses Medical and Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Pre-Clinical, Quality, Clinical, and Clinical Operations.
Professional Background
Tara Gomez has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Post-Baccalaureate Researcher at UCLA and later served as a Scientist at Caltech. She transitioned to regulatory affairs at The Clorox Company and held several positions at Biosense Webster, including Staff Quality Engineer and Medical Affairs Manager. Additionally, she worked as a College Lecturer at California State University, East Bay.
Contributions to Clinical Trials and Regulatory Submissions
Throughout her career, Tara Gomez has participated in global regulatory submissions and clinical trial design to support product commercialization. Her involvement in these areas has been crucial for ensuring compliance and facilitating the introduction of new medical devices into the market.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before her current position, Tara held several significant roles at Biosense Webster, including Senior Quality Complaints Specialist and Medical Affairs Manager. She also worked as a Technical Writer at Shmoop and coordinated neuroscience curriculum at Caltech. These experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance and regulatory processes within the medical device industry.