Laura Hansen
About Laura Hansen
Laura Hansen serves as the Senior Director of Accounting and Corporate Controller at Structure Therapeutics in South San Francisco, California. She has extensive experience in corporate accounting, having held various positions at companies including Augmedix and Gilead Sciences over a career spanning several decades.
Work at Structure Therapeutics
Laura Hansen serves as the Senior Director of Accounting and Corporate Controller at Structure Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Her tenure at Structure Therapeutics is marked by her extensive experience in corporate accounting and financial management.
Previous Experience in Corporate Accounting
Before joining Structure Therapeutics, Laura Hansen worked at Augmedix as the Global Controller from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she held various positions at Gilead Sciences, including Director of Corporate Accounting/Reporting from 2018 to 2021, and Associate Director of Corporate Accounting from 2012 to 2018. Her career at Gilead also included a role as Senior Manager of Internal Controls and Sox Compliance from 2009 to 2012.
Early Career in Accounting
Laura Hansen began her career in accounting at Ernst & Young as a Staff Accountant from 1992 to 1993. She then worked at Measurex Corporation, where she held the positions of Staff Internal Auditor from 1993 to 1995 and Senior Accountant of External Reporting from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, she served as Controller at Risk Management Solutions from 1997 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Laura Hansen studied at Montana State University-Bozeman, where she gained foundational knowledge in accounting and finance. Her educational background supports her extensive career in corporate accounting and compliance, equipping her with the skills necessary for her roles in various organizations.