Jessica Kelly
About Jessica Kelly
Jessica Couch is the Senior Vice President of Early Development, with a Ph.D. in neuroscience and a distinguished career at Genentech, where she led toxicology strategies and co-founded an animal welfare working group.
Jessica Couch Senior Vice President Early Development
Jessica Couch holds the position of Senior Vice President for Early Development. Her responsibilities include overseeing the early stages of drug development, focusing on strategy and management. This role leverages her extensive background in neuroscience and project management, particularly in driving nonclinical toxicology strategies.
Jessica Couch Education and Expertise
Jessica Couch earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Virginia, where she conducted advanced research into neurological sciences. She also holds a B.S. in psychology from the University of Florida, providing her with a broad foundation in human behavior and mental processes. In addition, she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology, showcasing her specialized knowledge in toxicological sciences.
Jessica Couch Achievements
Throughout her career, Jessica Couch has amassed several notable achievements. She has published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles, demonstrating her contribution to scientific knowledge. She is also a co-inventor of three U.S.-issued patents, highlighting her innovation in the field. Additionally, she co-founded a working group aimed at advancing industry-wide best practices to reduce, refine, and replace animals in research.
Jessica Couch Background
Jessica Couch has a significant background in the biotechnology industry, spending 14 years at Genentech, Inc. She grew through positions of increasing leadership, ultimately being appointed executive director within the portfolio strategy and management group. Her roles included serving as a project team leader and leading nonclinical toxicology strategy for the neuroscience portfolio from early-stage research through Phase 3.
Jessica Couch Involvement in Committees
Jessica Couch has actively contributed to various influential committees. She served as an invited member of Genentech's neuroscience research senior staff, where she played a key role in guiding research strategies. Additionally, she was part of Roche's global animal welfare committee, where she contributed to global animal welfare policies and practices.