Monica Sumoza
About Monica Sumoza
Monica Sumoza is a Senior Clinical Trial Management Associate with extensive experience in clinical research and trial management. She has worked at Kite Pharma and the University of Miami, and holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad de Carabobo.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Monica Sumoza serves as a Senior Clinical Trial Management Associate at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing clinical trial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her experience in clinical trial management contributes to the advancement of innovative therapies in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Before her current role, Monica Sumoza worked at Kite Pharma as a Clinical Trial Manager Associate from 2020 to 2022. During this time, she played a key role in managing clinical trials, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of research protocols.
Experience at University of Miami
Monica Sumoza was employed as the Lead Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she led clinical research initiatives, managed study protocols, and collaborated with medical professionals to facilitate research activities in Miami, Florida.
Research Background
Prior to her roles in clinical trial management, Monica Sumoza gained research experience as a Clinical Extern at CHI St. Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center from 2014 to 2015. During this eight-month externship in the Houston, Texas area, she engaged in clinical research activities and contributed to patient care.
Education and Medical Training
Monica Sumoza earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Universidad de Carabobo, where she studied from 2004 to 2011. This foundational education in medicine provided her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her subsequent roles in clinical research and trial management.