Tana Nelson

Tana Nelson is an experienced legal and contracts professional, currently serving as the Sr. Manager of Global Contracts at PacBio since June 2022. With a strong background in contract management, Nelson previously held the position of Principal Contracts Specialist at Allakos Inc., where responsibilities included managing vendor contracts for pre-clinical and clinical research. Prior roles at Pacific Biosciences, Tercica, Inc., and CV Therapeutics involved drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts across multiple functional areas within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Nelson began her career in the legal field as a legal secretary and administrative assistant, contributing to the operations of law firms and supporting legal documentation processes. Educational qualifications include an Associate's degree in Legal Assisting from the University of Cincinnati.