Candace Lynne Larson
About Candace Lynne Larson
Candace Lynne Larson is the Associate Director of the Global Cell Therapy Franchise and Liso-cel Project Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington. She has extensive experience in medical writing and project management, having previously worked at Juno Therapeutics, Achaogen, and Seattle Genetics.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Candace Lynne Larson is currently serving as the Associate Director, Global Cell Therapy Franchise, and Liso-cel Project Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing cell therapy projects, specifically focusing on Liso-cel, a key project within the company's cell therapy portfolio.
Previous Roles at Juno Therapeutics
Before her current position, Candace worked at Juno Therapeutics, Inc. from 2018 to 2020 as the Sr. Manager, Project Management - Cellular Therapy. She also briefly served as a Senior Medical Writer in 2018. Her tenure at Juno Therapeutics highlighted her career progression from medical writing into project management within the cellular therapy domain.
Experience in Medical Writing
Candace has extensive experience in medical writing, having worked in various capacities in this field. At Seattle Genetics, she progressed from Medical Writer I to Senior Medical Writer from 2013 to 2017. She then worked as a Senior Medical Writer at Achaogen from 2017 to 2018. This solid foundation in medical writing has been instrumental in her career development.
Early Career at Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah
Candace began her career in regulatory and clinical study roles at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She served as a Regulatory Coordinator from 2011 to 2013 and as a Study Coordinator from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she worked as a Clinical Study Assistant/Outpatient Clinic Representative at the University of Utah from 2007 to 2009, contributing to the clinical study operations and patient interactions.
Educational Background
Candace holds a Master's degree in Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing from Utah State University, completed in 2014. She also has a BS in Psychology from Westminster College, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, she attended Weber State University from 2001 to 2003.