Christopher Flood Rn, MBA
About Christopher Flood Rn, MBA
Christopher Flood is a seasoned professional in safety operations, currently serving as the Sr Director of Safety Operations at Erasca, Inc. He has extensive experience in medical safety and pharmacovigilance, having held significant roles at companies such as Rakuten Medical and Genentech.
Current Role at Erasca
Christopher Flood serves as the Senior Director of Safety Operations at Erasca, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he oversees safety operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and managing safety protocols. His responsibilities include risk assessment and the implementation of safety measures within the organization.
Previous Experience at Rakuten Medical
Prior to his current position, Christopher Flood worked at Rakuten Medical as the Global Head of Medical Safety and Pharmacovigilance Operations from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he managed medical safety operations and pharmacovigilance, focusing on patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Professional Background at Genentech
Christopher Flood has extensive experience at Genentech, where he held multiple roles from 2007 to 2019. His positions included Clinical Safety Associate II, Senior Safety Scientist, Principal Quality Specialist, and Process Development Leader. His work involved safety risk management and quality assurance within clinical development.
Educational Qualifications
Christopher Flood earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northeastern University - Graduate School of Business Administration between 2010 and 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Curry College and an Associate of Science in Nursing from Labouré College of Healthcare, completed between 1995 and 1997.
Early Career in Healthcare
Christopher Flood began his career in healthcare as a Registered Nurse. He worked in various roles, including in the Emergency Department at American Mobile Healthcare from 2001 to 2004 and at Beth Israel Medical Center from 2000 to 2001. His early experience laid the foundation for his later roles in safety and management within the pharmaceutical industry.