Gemma Barker
About Gemma Barker
Gemma Barker serves as the Associate Director of Medical Affairs Operations at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2020. She holds an MSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Chester and has previous experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist and Medical Scientist at Gilead Sciences.
Work at Kite Pharma
Gemma Barker serves as the Associate Director of Medical Affairs Operations at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's mission of advancing innovative cancer therapies. Based in London, England, her role involves overseeing medical affairs operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, and facilitating communication between clinical and commercial teams.
Education and Expertise
Gemma Barker holds an MSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Chester, which she completed between 2010 and 2012. Prior to this, she earned a BSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, studying from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in biomedical principles, enhancing her expertise in medical affairs.
Previous Experience at Gilead Sciences
Before joining Kite Pharma, Gemma Barker worked at Gilead Sciences as a Medical Scientist specializing in Hepatitis within the Medical Affairs division. Her tenure at Gilead lasted from 2014 to 2020, where she focused on medical research and the development of strategies related to hepatitis treatments.
Career at Countess of Chester Hospital
Gemma Barker began her career as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Countess of Chester Hospital, where she worked from 2006 to 2012. In this role, she was involved in laboratory diagnostics and contributed to patient care through her expertise in biomedical science.