Lilian Leyva Msc.

Lilian Leyva MSc. is a highly experienced Senior Assay Development Scientist at Vital Bio since September 2021, with previous roles including Design Transfer Scientist at Precision Biomonitoring Inc. and Regulatory Affairs Associate at Fresenius Kabi Canada. Lilian's expertise spans assay development, regulatory affairs, and product development, having played key roles in obtaining regulatory approvals for various assays and drug products. Notably, contributions include leading the development and achieving FDA clearance for the CFTR-60 pharmacogenomics assay at TM Bioscience, and collaborating on a gastrointestinal assay that received multiple international approvals. With a solid educational background, including a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University and a degree in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Lilian Leyva combines technical acumen with strategic leadership in cross-functional team environments.