Claudia Leavens
About Claudia Leavens
Claudia Leavens is a Senior Consultant at Telus Health in Vancouver, with a background in medical physics and clinical research.
Title and Current Role
Claudia Leavens currently holds the position of Senior Consultant, Provider Solutions at Telus Health. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Claudia has been with Telus Health since November 2015. She specializes in provider solutions within the healthcare sector, leveraging her extensive experience in medical physics and clinical research.
Professional Background and Experience
Claudia Leavens has amassed over 8 years of experience in the healthcare consulting industry. She has a solid background in medical physics, having worked as a Medical Physicist and Clinical Researcher at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 2011 to 2015. Prior to this, she served as a Medical Physics Resident at Princess Margaret Hospital, part of the University Health Network, also in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from 2008 to 2011. Claudia's international experience includes working as a Research Associate at Philips in the Netherlands from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Background and Expertise
Claudia Leavens has a strong educational foundation in both biophysics and engineering physics. She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysics and Philosophy from the University of Toronto, where she studied from 2001 to 2007. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics at Queen's University, graduating in 2001. This robust academic background equips her with the expertise required for her roles in both clinical research and medical physics.
International Work Experience
Claudia Leavens has gained valuable international experience in her career. Notably, she worked as a Research Associate at Philips in the Netherlands from 2007 to 2008. This role allowed her to expand her expertise in research while collaborating in a global setting. This international exposure has enriched her perspective and skills, contributing to her current role at Telus Health.
Former Roles in Medical Physics
Before joining Telus Health, Claudia Leavens had significant roles in the field of medical physics. At Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, she worked as a Medical Physicist and Clinical Researcher, where she contributed to various clinical research initiatives. Earlier in her career, she served as a Medical Physics Resident at Princess Margaret Hospital within the University Health Network. These positions provided her with in-depth experience in clinical settings and medical research.