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John Davis

Operations Program Leader - Associate Group Director, Head, Inflammation Group Early Clinical Development, Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) - gRED Early Clinical Development

John Davis also gets to see firsthand the impact that patients have on Genentech's work. "It really gives me a sense of accomplishment to design a clinical trial and then see the results that are achieved from everyone's involvement, including the patients that volunteer to be part of the trials. Sometimes, at the end of the day, I can't believe everything that I get to do at Genentech and the chance I have to make a difference."

He also leverages his employment at Genentech for the good of the greater community. "I've been the Genentech team captain for the San Francisco AIDS Walk for three years, and it's a great opportunity to raise awareness of people living with AIDS and to generate funds for the local agencies that work so hard for HIV prevention and support."

More recently John has become involved with Genentech's efforts to reduce disparities in clinical trials, an area that is of tremendous importance due to his clinical research and care for patients with lupus at the University of California, San Francisco. "Already the program has increased awareness of the issues at the heart of the disparities and identified barriers for patient participation in clinical research — this translates directly to policy recommendations to help reduce disparities." The experience even led to a chance for John to moderate a session at the Seventh Annual National Leadership Summit on Health Disparities. "We even led the effort through Genentech's Diversity and Inclusion department."

"Genentech is a great place to work for many reasons — the dedication and commitment of the employees, the amazing sense of community, the outstanding science and a feeling that we work for a company that is constantly trying to do the right thing for patients and the community. "

Putting Scientific Discoveries Into Practice

For John Davis, passion is found in clinical research. As part of Product Development, John works to apply the discoveries in basic science to the clinical research and trials that have the potential to improve the lives of patients.