Hiywot Takkele, MS

Hiywot Takkele, MS has extensive work experience in the field of clinical operations. Hiywot is currently serving as the Sr. Director of Clinical Operations at QED Therapeutics since January 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Director of Clinical Operations at QED Therapeutics from July 2020 to January 2022. Before joining QED Therapeutics, they worked as an Associate Director of Clinical Operations at the same company from April 2019 to July 2020.

Before their time at QED Therapeutics, Hiywot Takkele held the position of Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Dynavax Technologies from January 2017 to April 2019.

Hiywot'sprevious experience includes various roles at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., starting with the position of CRA II in Clinical Operations from October 2010 to February 2012. Hiywot then served as a Sr. Clinical Research Associate in Clinical Operations from February 2012 to September 2015. Finally, they were promoted to the position of Manager of Clinical Operations from September 2015 to January 2017.

Prior to their time at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., they worked as a Clinical Trials Manager at Exelixis from January 2008 to November 2010.

Hiywot started their career in the pharmaceutical industry as a Clinical Research Assistant at Insite Vision from September 2005 to December 2007.

Hiywot'searliest work experience includes a brief role as a Contract Clinical Data Management Associate at Medimmune Vaccines in 2005.

Hiywot Takkele has completed the following education and certifications:

Education:

- Hiywot Takkele obtained a Master of Science degree in Health Sciences from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This degree was earned from 2007 to 2010.

- Hiywot Takkele also received a Certificate in Clinical Research Administration from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This certificate was obtained in 2006.

- Hiywot Takkele holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Science from the University of California, Davis. This degree was earned from 1999 to 2004.

Certifications:

- Hiywot Takkele has obtained certifications in Problem Solving and Adaptability & Resilience from McKinsey & Company. The certifications were received in May and April 2023, respectively.

- Additionally, Hiywot Takkele has a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Administration, but the institution and date of obtaining are unspecified.