Vath Laura Soeun
About Vath Laura Soeun
Laura Soeun Vath is a Senior R&D Quality Assurance Specialist at Nektar Therapeutics, with extensive experience in clinical quality assurance and administrative roles. She has a diverse educational background, including certifications in quality audit and clinical trials, and has worked in various capacities at Pharmacyclics and other organizations.
Current Role at Nektar Therapeutics
Laura Soeun Vath currently serves as a Senior R&D Quality Assurance Specialist at Nektar Therapeutics in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in quality assurance within research and development. Her role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining quality systems that support the development of therapeutic products.
Previous Experience at Pharmacyclics
Laura Vath worked at Pharmacyclics for a total of eight years, from 2012 to 2021. During her tenure, she held multiple positions including Clinical Quality Assurance System Specialist, Administrative Assistant to the CEO and Chief of Operations, and Quality System Specialist. Her responsibilities included overseeing clinical quality assurance processes and supporting executive operations.
Educational Background
Laura Vath has a diverse educational background. She studied at California State University - East Bay, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood Development. Additionally, she completed various courses at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, including Value-Added Quality Audit, Clinical Trials Essentials, Preparing for FDA Inspections, and Conducting Sponsor Audits.
Certifications and Professional Development
Laura Vath has pursued several certifications to enhance her professional skills. She achieved a Certificate in Barnett Auditing Techniques for Clinical Research Professionals in 2021. She is also a member of the Society of Quality Assurance and has completed training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Furthermore, she holds a White Belt certification in Six Sigma Methodology.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive career in quality assurance, Laura Vath worked in various roles. She served as a Coder-Patent and Litigation at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she worked as an Assistant Manager at Copy Solutions from 2000 to 2004. These early experiences contributed to her foundational skills in administration and quality systems.