C. Velvet Bain

C. Velvet Bain is an experienced professional in quality assurance and regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors. Currently serving as Associate Director of GCP Quality Assurance at Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. since January 2023, Bain previously held positions at Fate Therapeutics Inc. and Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. as Associate Director and Manager of Clinical Quality Assurance, respectively. Bain's career began at ACORN Research, LLC/ACORN CRO, where responsibilities ranged from Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate to Quality Assurance Associate. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Services Administration from the University of Memphis and an Associate's Degree in Business Administration - Medical Office Management from Southwest Tennessee Community College.