Vanessa Huels
About Vanessa Huels
Vanessa Huels is a Senior Global Clinical Trial Manager with extensive experience in clinical research and trial management. She has worked at several prominent organizations, including Roche and Cytomx Therapeutics, and holds degrees in Molecular Biology and Microbiology.
Current Role at CytomX Therapeutics
Vanessa Huels serves as a Senior Global Clinical Trial Manager at CytomX Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of global clinical trials. Her work focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards in clinical research. Huels operates from South San Francisco, California, where she contributes to the advancement of innovative therapies.
Previous Experience at CytomX Therapeutics
Prior to her current role, Vanessa Huels worked at CytomX Therapeutics as a Global Clinical Trial Manager and Clinical Scientist from 2017 to 2018. Her responsibilities included managing clinical trial operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the development of new therapies. Additionally, she began her career at CytomX as a Laboratory Assistant from 2008 to 2009, where she gained foundational experience in laboratory settings.
Experience at Roche and Threshold Pharmaceuticals
Vanessa Huels has previous experience working at Roche as a Clinical Research Associate from 2012 to 2013 in Switzerland. She also worked at Threshold Pharmaceuticals, where she held the position of Clinical Trial Manager from 2016 to 2017 and served as a Senior Clinical Research Associate for six months in 2015. Her roles at these organizations involved managing clinical trials and ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards.
Educational Background
Vanessa Huels holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from UC Santa Barbara. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from ETH Zürich. Additionally, she studied Marine Biology and Ecology at The University of Queensland. This diverse educational background provides her with a strong foundation in biological sciences relevant to her work in clinical research.
Early Career and Leadership Experience
Before entering the pharmaceutical industry, Vanessa Huels worked as a Crew Leader at the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010. This role involved overseeing a team and managing data collection efforts. Her early career experiences contributed to her leadership skills and ability to manage teams effectively in clinical research settings.