Zara Gaudioso
About Zara Gaudioso
Zara Gaudioso serves as the Chief of Staff at Ocugen, where she has significantly influenced HR strategies since 2021. With a background in biological sciences and human resources, she has extensive experience in managing HR operations across various corporate environments.
Work at Ocugen
Zara Gaudioso serves as the Chief of Staff at Ocugen, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's human resources strategies. Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, she focuses on aligning HR policies with Ocugen's mission and values. Her contributions include the development of HR practices that support the organization’s goals and enhance its operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Zara Gaudioso holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rowan University, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she studied Professional Human Resources Management at Villanova University, achieving her certification in 2015. This educational background in biological sciences and human resources equips her with a unique perspective that informs her strategic decisions in HR management.
Background in Human Resources
Before joining Ocugen, Zara Gaudioso accumulated extensive experience in human resources. She worked at Invisible Sentinel, Inc. as the Director of Human Resources and Administration for 12 years, from 2009 to 2021. Following this role, she served as an HR Business Partner at bioMérieux for two years, from 2019 to 2021. Her experience spans both startup and established corporate environments, allowing her to effectively manage HR operations.
Achievements in HR Integration
During her tenure at Invisible Sentinel and subsequent transition to bioMérieux, Zara Gaudioso played a key role in integrating HR practices. Her efforts were crucial in ensuring a smooth transition and aligning the HR functions with the new corporate structure. This experience has contributed to her effectiveness in her current role at Ocugen, where she continues to develop and implement HR strategies.