Celia McLean

Celia McLean is a Continuing Lecturer at UCLA's Department of Communication with 25 years of industry experience in advertising and biotech marketing. She holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and teaches courses in integrated marketing communication, business communication, and advertising.

McLean's professional background includes executive roles at Amgen as Marketing Director/Sr. Marketing Manager and advertising agencies like Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and Ammirati & Puris. She managed major accounts including Acura, BMW, and UPS, developing expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing, and medical device commercialization.

Awards highlight her professional contributions:

• Brand Plan of the Year Award, Amgen
• Bronze EFFIE Award, American Marketing Association
• Silver In-Awe Award for medical device education
• Healthcare Compliance Council Package of the Year