Vanessa Rodrigues
About Vanessa Rodrigues
Vanessa Rodrigues is a CMC Senior Manager in Cell Therapy at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in regulatory affairs and scientific research. She has a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked for notable companies such as Eurofarma and Bristol-Myers Squibb, and has made significant contributions to regulatory processes and product approvals in Brazil.
Work at Kite Pharma
Currently, Vanessa Rodrigues serves as the CMC Senior Manager for Cell Therapy at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's efforts in advancing cell therapy solutions. Her role involves overseeing the chemistry, manufacturing, and controls aspects of cell therapy products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating the development of innovative therapies.
Previous Experience at Eurofarma
Vanessa Rodrigues has extensive experience at Eurofarma, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as a Regulatory Affairs Manager for new and innovative drug products from 2019 to 2021, and as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Scientific Researcher for eight months in 2016 and as a Regulatory Affairs Senior Analyst from 2011 to 2013. During her tenure, she played a key role in developing protocols for orally inhaled products, leading to the approval of an innovative drug product in Brazil.
Regulatory Affairs Expertise
Vanessa Rodrigues has demonstrated significant expertise in regulatory affairs throughout her career. She has successfully reduced the response time for deficiency letters by 50%, typically responding in less than 45 calendar days. Additionally, she has reversed 100% of application rejections over the past decade, showcasing her regulatory acumen. Her experience includes serving as the company's representative in discussions with ANVISA and participating in working groups focused on various regulatory topics.
Educational Background
Vanessa Rodrigues studied at the Universidade de São Paulo, where she earned a Bacharelado em Farmácia. Her studies in Pharmacy and Biochemistry spanned from 2003 to 2009, providing her with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. This educational background supports her extensive career in regulatory affairs and quality control within the pharmaceutical industry.
Teaching and Instruction Roles
In addition to her industry experience, Vanessa Rodrigues has contributed to education in the field of pharmacy. She served as a teacher at Instituto Racine, focusing on R&D, quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs from 2013 to 2014. Furthermore, she worked as an instructor at ICTQ from 2014 to 2021, where she taught regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control, and analytical subjects, sharing her knowledge and expertise with future professionals in the field.