Biography

Francesca completed a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Delaware in 1985, majoring in Pre-Veterinary Science. After becoming involved in research on a more full time basis, Francesca naturally progressed to a focus on regulations and compliance. As a pharmaceutical/biotechnology regulatory compliance specialist Francesca works with international companies to support the design, start-up, licensing and operation of clinical and commercial product manufacturing facilities. She has been employed by Jacobs (Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology) for 27 years and is involved in the support of client and design teams to ensure the design meets the applicable international cGMP / cGTP requirements. During her tenure at Jacobs she has lived in the US, UK, Ireland and India. She has both presented and published papers at conferences in the US, Ireland and Japan. Most recently she has worked with hospitals and universities in the design and startup of new cell therapy facilities that support the treatment of cancer. Francesca's goal is to build a stronger relationship with the cell therapy facilities to advance the cancer treatment opportunities. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and competing in Triathlons with her husband and siblings.