Sandy Leung
About Sandy Leung
Sandy Leung is an Associate Director of GCP Quality Assurance and Compliance at Nektar Therapeutics, with a background in clinical operations and research and development. She has held various positions in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Elan, and Genentech.
Current Role at Nektar Therapeutics
Sandy Leung serves as the Associate Director of GCP Quality Assurance and Compliance at Nektar Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's commitment to maintaining high standards in clinical research and regulatory compliance. In this role, she oversees quality assurance processes, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Previous Experience at Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Nektar Therapeutics, Sandy Leung worked at Jazz Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Manager in R&D Operations Excellence from 2015 to 2017. During her two years in Dublin, Ireland, she focused on enhancing operational efficiencies within the research and development sector, contributing to the company's strategic objectives.
Background in Clinical Operations
Sandy Leung has a solid background in clinical operations, having worked at Elan as an Associate in Clinical Operations from 2007 to 2009. She later returned to Elan as a Senior Associate in Clinical Operations for a six-month period in 2009. This experience laid the foundation for her expertise in managing clinical trials and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Educational Qualifications
Sandy Leung earned her Master of Science degree from San Jose State University, studying from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California, Davis, from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, for one year in 2008 to 2009, further enhancing her academic credentials.
Experience at Genentech
Sandy Leung also worked at Genentech as a Business Manager in PTR OBE US from 2013 to 2014. Her role involved managing business operations and contributing to the strategic planning of projects within the organization, based in South San Francisco, California.