Vicky Fernandez, MBA
About Vicky Fernandez, MBA
Vicky Fernandez is an Executive Director and Head of Data Management at BridgeBio, with extensive experience in clinical data management across various therapeutic areas. She has held multiple leadership roles in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, contributing over 10 years of expertise in data management and CRO management.
Current Role at BridgeBio
Vicky Fernandez serves as the Executive Director and Head of Data Management at BridgeBio since 2022. In this role, she oversees the management of clinical data across various projects. Her responsibilities include ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards, as well as leading a team dedicated to data management in clinical studies.
Previous Experience in Clinical Data Management
Vicky Fernandez has held several significant positions in clinical data management prior to her current role. She worked as Senior Director and Head of Clinical Data Management at Quark Pharmaceuticals for four months in 2018. Additionally, she has experience as a Senior Data Quality Analyst at Kaiser Permanente and as a Pre-Clinical Research Associate at Boston Scientific. Her career includes roles at Roche Molecular Systems and Portola Pharmaceuticals, where she contributed to managing clinical data for various studies.
Educational Background
Vicky Fernandez holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from California State University-Hayward. She furthered her education by completing an Executive MBA program at Saint Mary's College of California. This educational foundation supports her extensive experience in data management within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Expertise in Clinical Studies
Vicky Fernandez possesses extensive experience managing data for Phase I, II, and III clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas. Her expertise includes oncology, companion diagnostics, rare diseases, endocrinology, microbiology, and medical devices. She has over ten years of experience in direct line management and in managing Contract Research Organizations (CROs), which enhances her capability in overseeing complex data management tasks.
Career Timeline
Vicky Fernandez has built a diverse career in data management over the years. She began as a Project Manager I at Northern California Cancer Center from 2000 to 2002. Her career progressed through various roles at companies such as Medtronic, Octagon Research Solutions, and Clinovo, culminating in her current position at BridgeBio. This timeline reflects her growth and commitment to the field of clinical data management.