Rocio O. Driscoll

Rocio O. Driscoll has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Rocio O. currently works at Exelixis as a Senior Manager in R&D Strategic Outsourcing, specifically focusing on the CRO category. Rocio O.'sresponsibilities include preparing and sending out RFIs/RFPs to CROs, analyzing and finalizing scopes of work and budgets with vendors, and managing contracts and agreements.

Prior to their current role, Rocio worked at Amgen for several years. From 2019 to 2021, they served as a Manager in R&D Operations, Supplier Performance Management, where they played a key role in developing and implementing a COVID-19 testing program for international employees.

Before that, Rocio held various positions at Amgen Inc. Rocio O. was a Manager in R&D Operations, Supplier Performance Manager for Biomarker and Bioanalytical Sciences from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate Scientist in Clinical Immunology/Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism from 2012 to 2015, and as a Senior Associate in Clinical Immunology from 2008 to 2012.

Rocio also has experience outside of Amgen. Rocio O. worked as a Research Scientist at Invitrogen-Biosource (Life Technologies) from 2005 to 2008, where they were responsible for antibody production and purification. Before that, they worked as a Chemist at Medical Analysis Systems (Fisher Scientific) from 2004 to 2005, formulating reagents and performing quality control testing.

Rocio began their career as a Biological Research Technician at USDA - ARS Western Regional Research Center from 2000 to 2004, where they conducted research on wheat grains and analyzed protein composition.

Overall, Rocio O. Driscoll has a strong background in research operations, supplier management, and immunology, with a focus on outsourcing and vendor relationships.

Rocio O. Driscoll holds a Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, they have a Master's Degree in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics from California State University Channel Islands.