Pamela Farmer
About Pamela Farmer
Pamela Farmer serves as the Vice President of Global Safety and Pharmacovigilance at Prothena Corporation PLC, a position she has held since 2017. She has extensive experience in safety science and pharmacovigilance, having worked at notable companies such as Genentech and Amgen.
Work at Prothena
Pamela Farmer has served as Vice President of Global Safety and Pharmacovigilance at Prothena Corporation plc since 2017. In this role, she oversees safety assessments and pharmacovigilance strategies for the company's drug development programs. Her leadership contributes to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing patient safety across Prothena's portfolio.
Previous Experience in Pharmacovigilance
Prior to her current position, Pamela Farmer worked at Genentech in various roles. She served as Safety Science Leader and Associate Director from 2010 to 2012, and as Drug Safety Scientist from 2007 to 2009. Her experience at Genentech provided her with a strong foundation in drug safety and risk management.
Experience at Amgen
Pamela Farmer held multiple positions at Amgen, including Global Safety Director from 2006 to 2007 and Associate Medical Director for nine months in 2006. Additionally, she worked as Senior Training Manager for a brief period in 2005. Her roles at Amgen involved overseeing safety protocols and training initiatives.
Educational Background
Pamela Farmer earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, completing her studies from 1984 to 1989. She also studied at Duke University School of Medicine from 1990 to 1992. Earlier, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied from 1976 to 1980.
Clinical Instruction and Leadership Roles
Pamela Farmer has contributed to medical education as a Clinical Instructor (volunteer) at UCSF Medical Center from 2012 to 2014. She also served as Associate Residency Director at St. Mark's Family Medicine from 2000 to 2003. These roles reflect her commitment to training and mentoring future healthcare professionals.