Lily L.
About Lily L.
Lily L. is the Director of Quality Assurance at Arcus Biosciences, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at Agensys, Inc. and Kite Pharma, and holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Miami.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Lily L. serves as the Director of Quality Assurance at Arcus Biosciences. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's commitment to maintaining high standards in quality assurance processes. Her role involves overseeing quality systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, which are critical for the development of biopharmaceutical products.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Lily L. worked at Kite Pharma as an Associate Director in the Global Raw Materials and Reagents Center of Excellence for a brief period in 2021. Prior to this, she held the position of Senior Scientist and Group Lead in Quality Control for Raw Materials from 2018 to 2021. Her experience at Kite Pharma focused on technical excellence and quality control processes.
Career at Agensys, Inc.
Lily L. has extensive experience at Agensys, Inc., where she held multiple roles over several years. She began as a Quality Control Associate I in Analytical from 2004 to 2006. She progressed to positions including Biochemistry Associate I, Biochemistry Associate II, and Principal Associate in Analytical and Formulation Development. Her tenure at Agensys spanned from 2004 to 2018, showcasing her growth in the field of biochemistry and analytical development.
Educational Background in Biochemistry
Lily L. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Biochemistry from the University of Saint Joseph. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) with a dual major in Biology and Chemistry, along with a minor in Visual Arts, at Emory University.
Research Experience at Emory University
Before her industry roles, Lily L. gained research experience as a Research Associate at Emory University School of Medicine from 2000 to 2005. This position allowed her to develop foundational skills in scientific research, contributing to her expertise in biochemistry and analytical development.