Clare Coombs
About Clare Coombs
Clare Coombs is a Regulatory Affairs Manager with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently working at Kite Pharma since 2020. She has held various regulatory roles at organizations such as Clovis Oncology, Clintec, and Chiltern, and has a strong academic background with a PhD in Cardiovascular Pharmacology from the University of Glasgow.
Work at Kite Pharma
Clare Coombs currently serves as the Regulatory Affairs Manager at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing regulatory strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Kite Pharma focuses on innovative cancer therapies, and Clare's expertise contributes to the development and approval processes of these critical treatments. Her work is based in Cambridgeshire, England.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Affairs
Before joining Kite Pharma, Clare Coombs held several positions in regulatory affairs. She worked at Clovis Oncology as a Regulatory Affairs Manager from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Regulatory Affairs Manager at Clintec for five months in 2018 and served as a Regulatory Lead from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Regulatory Specialist at Chiltern from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Clare Coombs earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cardiovascular Pharmacology from The University of Glasgow, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Pharmacology at the same institution from 2006 to 2010. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in pharmacological principles and regulatory practices.
Teaching Experience at The University of Glasgow
Clare Coombs gained teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Glasgow from 2013 to 2014. In this role, she supported undergraduate students in their studies, contributing to their understanding of pharmacology. This experience enhanced her communication skills and deepened her knowledge in the field.