Seema Gurung
About Seema Gurung
Seema Gurung is a Project Manager III at Nektar Therapeutics in San Francisco, California, with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in managing global projects across various industries.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Seema Gurung has been employed at Nektar Therapeutics as a Project Manager III since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing global and technical projects, which includes planning, launching, and transitioning critical business performance projects. Her position requires exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, which are essential for the successful execution of complex projects within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise
Seema Gurung holds a Bachelor of Science with honors in Biology from St. Joseph's College in Darjeeling, India. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Communications from the Institute of Management Studies in India, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she completed coursework at the University of California San Diego - School of Extended Studies and Public Programs during two separate periods, from 2013 to 2014 and from 2016 to 2017. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in project management.
Professional Background
Seema Gurung has a varied professional background, having worked in multiple roles across different organizations. Prior to her current position, she served as a Project Manager at Millennium Health from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a Project Management contractor at Genentech from 2018 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes roles at Illumina as a Change Control Analyst and at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as Administrative Client Support in Kathmandu, Nepal. She also held a position as a Program Officer for the Women's Health Program at Population Services International.
Global Project Management Experience
Seema Gurung possesses a strong background in managing global projects, showcasing her ability to adapt and support initiatives across various industries. Her experience includes overseeing projects that require meticulous planning and execution, demonstrating her capability to handle complex project demands. This versatility is evident from her work in organizations such as Genentech, Millennium Health, and Illumina, where she contributed to significant project outcomes.