Melissa S. Gonzales, PhD has extensive work experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Melissa S. is currently serving as the Sr. Director of Field Medical at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. since March 2022. Melissa S. also holds the position of National Director, Hematology MSL Team at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. since August 2021.
Prior to their current roles, Melissa worked at Genentech, where they held various positions. From April 2020 to August 2021, they were the Inclusion Principal, External Partnering. Before that, they served as the External Partnering, Chief Diversity Officer from April 2020 to August 2021. Melissa also worked as a Managed Care Liaison Field Manager from August 2015 to April 2020, and as the Managed Care Medical Lead for Genentech engagement with Kaiser Permanente from March 2017 to March 2018. Additionally, they held the roles of Manager of Payer Value Programs from September 2013 to July 2015, Perjeta Medical Science Director from April 2012 to August 2013, Breast Cancer Disease Specialist in Medical Affairs from April 2010 to March 2012, and Oncology Senior Medical Science Liaison from January 2007 to April 2010.
Melissa began their career as a Regional Medical Liaison at Sanofi aventis in 2005.
Overall, Melissa S. Gonzales, PhD has a diverse background in field medical, inclusion, external partnering, managed care, and medical affairs, with strong experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Melissa S. Gonzales completed their education journey with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Arizona. Melissa S. pursued this degree from 1998 to 2002.
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