Lena Yoo
About Lena Yoo
Lena Yoo is a Medical Affairs Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb and MyoKardia, with extensive experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, and scientific communications within the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb and MyoKardia
Lena Yoo holds the position of Medical Affairs Manager at both Bristol Myers Squibb and MyoKardia. Her role involves managing medical affairs with a focus on facilitating strategic collaborations and ensuring compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. She utilizes her extensive background in regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and drug safety to advance the objectives of these organizations.
Background in Scientific Communications Management
In 2020, Lena Yoo worked as the Scientific Communications Manager at TEKWISSEN ®. Although her tenure lasted for only two months, she was responsible for overseeing scientific communications. This role further solidified her expertise in disseminating critical medical and scientific information within the pharmaceutical sector.
Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs Experience at BIOCODEX INC
From 2015 to 2019, Lena Yoo served as the Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Manager at BIOCODEX INC. Located in Redwood City, she worked for four years in this capacity, dealing with drug safety, regulatory compliance, and scientific affairs. Her work here underlined her proficiency in ensuring the safety and regulatory adherence of pharmaceutical products.
Early Career in Pharmacy and Clinical Settings
Lena Yoo's early career includes roles such as Pharmacist at Safeway in the San Francisco Bay Area (2014-2015) and PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Touro University California (2014-2015). She also served as an Intern Pharmacist at Safeway in Petaluma, California (2013-2014) and at Community Behavioral Health Services in San Francisco (2011-2014). These roles provided her with hands-on experience in clinical settings and pharmacy operations.
Educational Background in Pharmacy and Science
Lena Yoo achieved her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from the University of California, San Francisco, between 2010 and 2014. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University, spanning from 2004 to 2009. Her educational qualifications laid a strong foundation for her career in the pharmaceutical industry.