Sophia Siu
About Sophia Siu
Sophia Siu serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs at Instil Bio, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in regulatory affairs and biochemistry, she has held various positions in the biotechnology sector, including roles at Gilead Sciences and Amgen.
Work at Instil Bio
Sophia Siu has been with Instil Bio since 2020, initially serving as Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs for four years. In 2022, she was promoted to Director of Regulatory Affairs, where she continues to oversee regulatory strategies and compliance for the organization. Her role involves ensuring that the company's products meet all regulatory requirements and facilitating communication with regulatory agencies.
Education and Expertise
Sophia Siu holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs from the University of Washington, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's Degree from The University of British Columbia, majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology. She also obtained a Certificate in Biotechnology Project Management from the University of Washington in 2012, enhancing her expertise in project management within the biotechnology sector.
Background
Sophia Siu has a diverse professional background in regulatory affairs and research. She began her career as a Research Assistant at Immunex in 2002 and later worked at Amgen for ten years as a Senior Associate Scientist. Her experience includes roles at Gilead Sciences and Kite Pharma, where she advanced to Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs. She also completed internships at Seattle Genetics and PATH, contributing to her foundational knowledge in the field.
Achievements in Regulatory Affairs
Throughout her career, Sophia Siu has held various positions in regulatory affairs, demonstrating her expertise in the field. At Gilead Sciences, she worked as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate for three years. At Kite Pharma, she served as Manager of Regulatory Affairs before transitioning to Senior Manager. Her current role at Instil Bio as Director of Regulatory Affairs reflects her extensive experience and commitment to regulatory compliance in the biotechnology industry.