Rina Fong
About Rina Fong
Rina Fong is an Associate Director of Technical Operations at Travere Therapeutics, specializing in CMC Biologics DP. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at companies such as Otonomy, Inc., Catalent Pharma Solutions, and Pharmatek over more than a decade.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Rina Fong serves as the Associate Director of Technical Operations CMC Biologics DP at Travere Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's efforts in biologics development and manufacturing. Her role involves overseeing technical operations related to the chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) of biologic drug products.
Previous Experience in Technical Operations
Prior to her current role, Rina Fong worked at Otonomy, Inc. as Senior Manager of Technical Operations from 2019 to 2022. In this position, she managed various aspects of technical operations, enhancing her expertise in the field. Additionally, she held multiple roles at Pharmatek, including Senior Chemist and Scientist in Injectable Development, from 2010 to 2017, accumulating significant experience in pharmaceutical development.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Rina Fong earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. During her time at UC Irvine, she also worked as an Undergraduate Researcher from 2007 to 2009, gaining hands-on experience in research methodologies and laboratory practices.
Early Career in Pharmaceutical Science
Rina Fong began her career in the pharmaceutical industry at Ardea Biosciences as an Associate Scientist I for a brief period in 2010. She then joined Pharmatek Laboratories, Inc. as a Pharmaceutical Chemist I, where she worked from 2009 to 2010. Over the years, she progressed through various roles at Pharmatek, ultimately becoming a Senior Chemist and contributing to injectable development.