Rita Regina Simonds

Rita Regina Simonds has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of clinical quality assurance. Rita Regina is currently working as the Head of Clinical Quality Assurance at Akouos since May 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Spark Therapeutics, Inc. from 2016 to 2021, where they held roles such as Clinical Quality Assurance Lead and Senior Specialist in Clinical Quality Assurance.

Before joining Spark Therapeutics, Inc., Rita worked at CSL Behring from 2013 to 2016 as a Senior Specialist in Global Clinical Quality Assurance. Their responsibilities included conducting audits, analyzing observations, and providing advice on GXP and compliance-related issues.

Rita Regina also has experience working at INC Research as a Senior Quality Assurance Auditor/Corporate QA from 2012 to 2013, at ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services as a Manager in Quality Management in 2010-2011, and at Duramed Pharmaceuticals as a Senior QA Auditor from 2006 to 2009.

Rita's career in clinical research began with roles at PAREXEL International as a Quality Assurance Specialist, Regional, from 2005 to 2006, at sanofi-aventis as a Senior Clinical Research Associate from 2002 to 2005, and at Quintiles as a Senior Clinical Research Associate from 1999 to 2002.

Their earliest work experience in the field was at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where they served as an Assistant Clinical Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Clinic from 1991 to 1994.

Rita Regina Simonds attended Temple University from 1989 to 1995, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Political Science. Rita Regina then went on to study Pre-Law Studies at New York University from 1995 to 1996.