Melissa Sumner

Melissa Sumner is an experienced professional in plasma center management, currently serving as District Operations Manager at Takeda since June 2016. Prior roles at Takeda include Plasma Center Group Manager and Plasma Center Operations Manager. Melissa previously worked at Baxalta as Plasma Center Manager from February 2013 to May 2016 and held the position of Assistant Manager at Grifols for a brief period in 2012. Prior to these roles, Melissa managed plasma centers at Biolife Plasma Services from June 2009 to July 2012 and began the career as a Manager Trainee and Training Supervisor at BIOLIFE PLASMA SERVICES from December 2007 to May 2009. Educational qualifications include an Associate's degree in Business from Laurel Business Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Penn Foster Group.