Julie Kesler

Julie Kesler, MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of clinical operations, with a focus on healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Julie is currently serving as the Director of Clinical Operations at Precigen since December 2021. Before joining Precigen, Julie worked at Meridian Bioscience Inc. for five years, from 2016 to 2021, as the Director of Clinical Operations.

Prior to Meridian Bioscience, Julie held a senior management position at Ethicon, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. In this role, they led a cross-functional team in conducting an FDA-mandated post-approval study and successfully managed a budget of $1 million.

Julie's experience also includes working as a Clinical Consultant at The Kesler Group, LLC, where they managed a remote team for a pivotal trial and ensured its completion within time and budget constraints. This role lasted from 2004 to 2015.

Earlier in their career, Julie worked as an Assistant Director at Kendle International from 2003 to 2004 and as a Project Manager/Project Director at Procter & Gamble and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals from 1985 to 2003.

Overall, Julie Kesler brings a wealth of experience and expertise in clinical operations, project management, and team leadership to their current role as the Director of Clinical Operations at Precigen.

Julie Kesler completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from The Ohio State University. Julie later pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Xavier University - Williams College of Business, which they finished in 1992.