Defne Yilmaz

Medical Science Liaison at Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Role
Medical Science Liaison at Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Defne Yilmaz

I’m a genetic epidemiologist with a strong focus on translating complex clinical, genomic, and real-world data into clear, clinically relevant insights. My work centers on supporting evidence generation and scientific communication that helps clinicians, researchers, and cross-functional teams make informed decisions.I have extensive experience working with clinical and multi-omics datasets, study design, and real-world evidence, and I enjoy engaging in thoughtful, science-driven discussions across medical, clinical, and technical teams. Outside of work, you’ll find me road biking, hiking, backpacking, cooking, or collecting records.

Experience

  1. Medical Science Liaison

    Vanda Pharmaceuticals

    Feb 2026 — Present

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Epidemiology

    2021 — 2025

  • UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

    Master of Science - MS, Epidemiology

    2021

  • University of California, Berkeley

    Public Health, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

  • Torrey Pines High School

    High School

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