Jacob Garcia

Jacob Garcia is a seasoned professional in clinical development and operations, currently serving as Vice President at Umoja Biopharma since October 2020, where responsibilities encompass overseeing clinical development, operations, medical writing, translational sciences, and regulatory agency interactions. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Medical Director and Medical Director for the NHL CAR T-cell Clinical Trials Program at Juno Therapeutics, Inc., and Clinical Research Medical Director at Amgen, where significant achievements included leading the launch of a combination product exceeding $1 billion in sales within its first year. Jacob's earlier career as an Attending Physician at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland involved pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, along with serving as Medical Director for the Inpatient Oncology Unit. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College.