Erika Puente
About Erika Puente
Erika Puente serves as the Medical Director of Clinical Development at Nektar Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2021. She has a Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos and extensive experience in clinical operations and research across various organizations.
Current Role at Nektar Therapeutics
Erika Puente serves as the Medical Director of Clinical Development at Nektar Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2021 and operates from the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she oversees clinical development strategies and ensures the successful execution of clinical trials.
Previous Experience at Nektar Therapeutics
Prior to her current role, Erika Puente worked at Nektar Therapeutics as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations from 2018 to 2020. She also served as the Associate Medical Director from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at Nektar Therapeutics has contributed to her extensive experience in clinical operations and medical oversight.
Experience at Covance
Erika Puente has significant experience at Covance, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Clinical Research Associate II from 2011 to 2013, a Senior Clinical Research Associate from 2013 to 2015, and a Clinical Team Lead from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Project Manager for a brief period in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Erika Puente earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, completing her studies from 1998 to 2005. She also holds a Master of Project Management from ESAN Graduate School of Business, which she obtained between 2013 and 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in both medicine and project management.
Research Experience at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Erika Puente worked at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as a Clinical Research Scientist from 2009 to 2011 and as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2007 to 2009. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in clinical research methodologies and scientific inquiry.