Tsveta Hadjivassileva
About Tsveta Hadjivassileva
Tsveta Hadjivassileva is an Associate Director in Global Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from the University of London and an MA in Biological Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
Work at Kite Pharma
Tsveta Hadjivassileva currently serves as the Associate Director of Global Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing medical strategies and initiatives on a global scale. Prior to her current position, she worked at Kite Pharma as the Associate Director of Medical Affairs for the UK & Ireland from 2018 to 2019, and as Associate Director of Medical Affairs for the EU/ACE from 2019 to 2020. Her experience at Kite Pharma has contributed to the company's focus on innovative therapies in oncology.
Education and Expertise
Tsveta Hadjivassileva earned her PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from The School of Pharmacy, University of London, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She also holds a Master of Arts in Biological Sciences and Pathology from the University of Cambridge, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both biological sciences and pharmaceutical research, enhancing her expertise in medical affairs.
Previous Experience at GlaxoSmithKline
Before joining Kite Pharma, Tsveta Hadjivassileva worked at GlaxoSmithKline in various roles. She served as a Senior Scientific Advisor in Oncology from 2011 to 2014, where she contributed to oncology-related projects. Additionally, she held the position of Senior SA from 2010 to 2014. Her experience at GlaxoSmithKline equipped her with valuable insights into the pharmaceutical industry and medical affairs.
Experience at Gilead Sciences
Tsveta Hadjivassileva worked at Gilead Sciences as a Medical Project Manager from 2014 to 2018. In this role, she managed medical projects and contributed to the development of medical strategies within the organization. Her time at Gilead Sciences further enhanced her skills in project management and medical affairs.