Hiywot Takkele, Ms
About Hiywot Takkele, Ms
Hiywot Takkele serves as the Executive Director of Clinical Operations at BridgeBio, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in clinical operations, having held various roles at companies such as BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and Exelixis.
Current Role at BridgeBio
Ms. Hiywot Takkele serves as the Executive Director of Clinical Operations at BridgeBio, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees clinical operations, ensuring that clinical trials are conducted efficiently and in compliance with regulatory standards. Her leadership contributes to the advancement of innovative therapies within the organization.
Previous Experience at BridgeBio
Prior to her current role, Ms. Takkele held several positions at BridgeBio. She worked as the Director of Clinical Operations from 2020 to 2022 and as the Senior Director of Clinical Operations from 2022 to 2023. Her tenure at BridgeBio has spanned various leadership roles, enhancing her expertise in clinical operations.
Experience at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Ms. Takkele has extensive experience at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., where she worked in various capacities from 2010 to 2017. She served as a Clinical Research Associate II from 2010 to 2012, a Senior Clinical Research Associate from 2012 to 2015, and a Manager of Clinical Operations from 2015 to 2017. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in clinical research and operations.
Educational Background
Ms. Takkele studied at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where she earned a Master of Science in Health Sciences from 2007 to 2010. She also obtained a Certificate in Clinical Research Administration in 2006. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science at the University of California, Davis, from 1999 to 2004.
Additional Experience in Clinical Operations
In addition to her roles at BridgeBio and BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Ms. Takkele worked at Dynavax Technologies as Associate Director of Clinical Operations from 2017 to 2019 and at Exelixis as Clinical Trials Manager from 2008 to 2010. These positions further developed her skills in managing clinical trials and operations.