Gwen Carscadden
About Gwen Carscadden
Title and Current Role at RAPT
Gwen Carscadden serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at RAPT, a position she has held since April 2022. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company's human resource initiatives and building high-quality HR teams, drawing on her extensive experience in the field.
Past Experience as Chief People Officer at Intersect ENT
Before joining RAPT, Gwen Carscadden was the Chief People Officer at Intersect ENT, a commercial-stage medical technology company. At Intersect ENT, she was responsible for setting the strategic direction of the human resources function, contributing to the company's growth and development through her expert leadership.
Human Resources Leadership at Cardiodx
Gwen Carscadden also held the position of Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Facilities at Cardiodx, a private cardiovascular genomic diagnostic company. During her tenure, she drove the strategic HR initiatives and managed facilities, enhancing workplace efficiency and culture.
Career Milestones at Facet Biotech and Earlier Roles
Prior to her role at Cardiodx, Gwen Carscadden was the Vice President of Human Resources at Facet Biotech, which was later acquired by Abbott Labs. Earlier in her career, she held various human resource roles at companies such as PDL Biopharma, Fujitsu Computer Systems, and AMDAHL Corporation, accumulating vast experience in HR management.
Education and Academic Background
Gwen Carscadden holds an M.A. in Organizational Communication and a B.A. in Behavioral Science from San Jose State University. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in human behavior and effective communication, essential skills for her roles in human resource leadership.