Desiree Varela

Desiree Varela is an accomplished professional in clinical operations with extensive experience across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Vice President of Clinical Operations at Ultragenyx, Desiree has previously held roles such as Executive Director, Sr. Director, and Director of Clinical Operations at various companies including Gilead Sciences and Vical. Desiree's career began in clinical research, with positions at PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. and CancerVax as a Clinical Research Associate. Desiree earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA between 1999 and 2003.