Jessica Desfosses
About Jessica Desfosses
Jessica Desfosses serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Business Operations, Site Payments at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, where she has worked since 2021. She holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and has a diverse background in finance and clinical operations across several companies.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Jessica Desfosses currently serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Business Operations, Site Payments at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2021 in Waltham, Massachusetts. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing site payment operations within clinical trials, ensuring that processes are efficient and compliant. Additionally, she has also taken on the role of Senior Manager in Clinical Business Operations - Payments since the same year, further emphasizing her leadership in this area.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Desfosses holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern New Hampshire University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting and Finance from Bridgewater State College. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business operations and financial management, which she applies in her current role in clinical business operations.
Background
Jessica Desfosses has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles related to finance and operations. Prior to her current position, she worked at Corbus Pharmaceuticals, where she served as a Clinical Site Payment Specialist and later as Manager of Global Payments. She also held positions at FusionStorm, Olam Specialty Coffee, and Putnam Investments, gaining extensive experience in vendor management, accounting, and client services.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jessica Desfosses has demonstrated a proven ability to gain buy-in from both internal and external stakeholders to deliver organizational initiatives. She led the implementation of the Medidata Site Edge Payments system at Corbus, showcasing her leadership and collaboration skills. Additionally, she has proactively identified and improved key areas during the implementation of new systems, ensuring smooth go-live processes.
Professional Experience
Jessica Desfosses has held various positions that highlight her expertise in clinical business operations and finance. She worked as an Accounting Coordinator at Olam Specialty Coffee and as a Manager of Vendor Management at FusionStorm. Her role as a Clinical Site Payment Specialist at Corbus Pharmaceuticals further solidified her experience in managing global vendor relationships and facilitating contracts, which are essential in her current role at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals.