Bridget O'Keeffe

Bridget O'Keeffe, PhD has extensive work experience in clinical development and medical writing within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Bridget has held senior positions at companies such as Ambrx, Anchor Clinical Solutions, OncoSec, and Nektar Therapeutics. Their roles have included Vice President Clinical Development, Senior Director Clinical Development, and President and Co-Founder. Bridget has a strong background in clinical science and has worked at notable companies like Calithera Biosciences, Achaogen, and Genentech. Bridget has also experience as a freelance medical writer.

Bridget O'Keeffe, PhD, began their education at Case Western Reserve University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Asian Studies in 1993. Bridget continued their academic journey at the same university and earned a BA in Biology and Asian Studies four years later. Later, they pursued a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 2003. Recently, they enrolled in the Executive MBA program at the University of California, Berkeley in 2023. Additionally, they participated in a program at the Stanford Kyoto Center for Japanese Studies at some point in their academic career.