Jill H. Kawazoye Burns
About Jill H. Kawazoye Burns
Jill H. Kawazoye Burns serves as the Director/Senior/Exec Director of Regulatory Affairs at DURECT Corporation, a position she has held since 2006. She has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, having previously worked at NeurogesX, Clinimetrics, and ICON Clinical Research.
Work at DURECT Corporation
Jill H. Kawazoye Burns has been employed at DURECT Corporation since 2006, where she holds the position of Director/Senior/Exec Director in Regulatory Affairs. Over her 18-year tenure, she has contributed to the company's regulatory strategies and compliance initiatives, ensuring that products meet the necessary regulatory requirements. Her role involves overseeing regulatory submissions and maintaining communication with regulatory agencies.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Affairs
Before joining DURECT Corporation, Jill H. Kawazoye Burns worked at ICON Clinical Research as Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, she served as Manager of Regulatory Affairs/QA/Compliance at Clinimetrics from 2002 to 2004. Her career began at NeurogesX, Inc., where she was Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs for a brief period in 2004. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory processes across different organizations.
Education at UC San Diego
Jill H. Kawazoye Burns studied at the University of California, San Diego from 1986 to 1991. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in the principles of regulatory affairs and compliance, which she has applied throughout her career in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industries.