Jose Gadea

Jose Gadea has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Jose started their career as a Research Intern at Stanford University in 1993. From there, they worked as a Research Associate at Applied Immune Sciences, where they generated data for clinical trials and optimized protocols for cell production.

After that, they joined RPR Gencell as an Associate Scientist, managing a research laboratory and developing assays for cancer and gene therapy research programs. Following this, they worked at ALZA Corporation as a Technical Services Specialist, managing the daily activities of the technical services department and providing customer support and training.

Jose then transitioned to ALZA Pharmaceuticals as a Therapeutic Sales Specialist, where they successfully implemented sales action plans and developed new opportunities for business development. Later, they joined DURECT Corporation as a Product Manager, developing marketing and sales plans and directing the marketing budget.

At DURECT Corporation, they also served as Sr. Product Marketing Manager, where they created and presented projections and reports and directed marketing, advertising, and public relations programs. Most recently, they have been working as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Unified Information Devices, a leading provider of RFID solutions.

In this position, they are responsible for leading the sales and marketing efforts and driving the growth and recognition of the company's innovative RFID products. With extensive experience in sales, marketing, and technical roles, Jose Gadea has consistently demonstrated their ability to drive results and contribute to the success of the organizations they have worked for.

Jose Gadea obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Immunology & Microbiology from San Jose State University from 1992 to 1994. In 2002, they attended UCSC Silicon Valley Extension for Biotechnology Product Marketing, although it is not mentioned whether they obtained a degree from that institution. Additionally, Jose Gadea has received several certifications, including a certification in Strategic Thinking from LinkedIn in May 2021 and a certification in Better Conversations Every Day from the Center for Creative Leadership in March 2019. Jose also has a range of other certifications in various areas such as strategic planning, marketing, business strategy, writing, and management skills from different institutions such as LinkedIn, Coursera, SkillPath Seminars, Saddleback College, and the American Management Association.