Anthony Thielemann
About Anthony Thielemann
Anthony Thielemann is a Senior Process Engineer at Instil Bio, with a background in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from UCLA. He has extensive experience in process development and troubleshooting in the field of cell therapy, having worked at Kite Pharma prior to his current position.
Current Role at Instil Bio
Anthony Thielemann serves as a Senior Process Engineer at Instil Bio, a position he has held since 2020. He works in Thousand Oaks, California, contributing to the advancement of processes in the biopharmaceutical sector. His role involves leveraging his engineering expertise to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to his current position, Anthony Thielemann worked at Kite Pharma in various roles. He served as a Process Engineer in the Site Manufacturing Technology group for nine months in 2019. He also held a position in Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, focusing on process development for eight months in 2020. Additionally, he worked as a Cell Therapy Specialist from 2017 to 2019, where he contributed to the development of cell therapy processes for hematological malignancies.
Education and Academic Background
Anthony Thielemann earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), studying from 2013 to 2017. His academic journey began at Great Oak High School, where he achieved a weighted GPA of 4.49, followed by Kubasaki High School, where he maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA. His foundational education included attendance at Magothy River Middle School.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Anthony Thielemann possesses expertise in culturing, transducing, and cryopreserving T cell cultures, which are critical for patient treatments in cell therapy. He has gained experience in troubleshooting process issues and equipment failures in both commercial and clinical manufacturing settings. His technical skills are complemented by his background in process development and manufacturing sciences.
Early Career and Work Experience
Before entering the biopharmaceutical industry, Anthony Thielemann worked as a Delivery Associate for Capital-Gazette newspapers from 2006 to 2009. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in logistics and operations, which he later applied in his engineering roles within the manufacturing sector.