Plamena Kirova

Plamena Kirova has extensive work experience in the field of business development and sales, particularly in the areas of gene therapy and biotechnology. Plamena is currently serving as the Senior Director of Business Development for Viral Vector Technologies at Avid Bioservices. Prior to this role, they were the Business Development Director for Gene Therapy CDMO Services at Andelyn Biosciences. Plamena also worked as the Business Development Manager for Gene Therapy CDMO Services at Novasep. Earlier in their career, they held various positions at Bio-Techne, including International Business Development Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Account Manager, and Sales and Marketing Support Specialist.

Plamena Kirova completed a short course in Genetics and Genomics: Principles and Practices of Gene Therapy at Stanford University in 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Science degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications from Marist College in 2015. In 2010, they graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science from Mary Baldwin University. Additionally, they underwent Sales Training, Leadership and Management at Sandler in 2011 and attended Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership from 2006 to 2010, although no specific degree or field of study was stated.