Raul Acosta
About Raul Acosta
Raul Acosta serves as the Sr. Director of Corporate Maintenance and Facilities at Instil Bio in Los Angeles, California, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various companies, including Baxalta, Shire, and Edwards Lifesciences.
Work at Instil Bio
Raul Acosta has served as the Sr. Director of Corporate Maintenance and Facilities at Instil Bio since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in advancing the company's proprietary manufacturing expertise and technology into clinical trials. He has contributed to the development of a first-in-human study of Instil Bio's next-generation engineered tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) and played a key role in planning a registrational study for the company's lead candidate.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Raul Acosta held various roles in the biotechnology and engineering sectors. He worked at Edwards Lifesciences as Director of Plant Operations Engineering from 2019 to 2020. He also served as Associate Director of Facilities Operations at Kite Pharma, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. His earlier positions include Senior Manager roles at Baxalta and Shire, as well as engineering positions at Baxter Healthcare, Valspar, and Osram Sylvania.
Education and Expertise
Raul Acosta studied Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education at the University of Southern California, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1993. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering and management within the biotechnology and manufacturing industries.
Career Timeline
Raul Acosta's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in various companies. He began as a Process Engineer at Boeing Satellite Systems in 1999. He then transitioned to Osram Sylvania, followed by positions at Valspar and Baxter Healthcare. His tenure at Baxalta and Shire included senior management roles, leading to his current position at Instil Bio. His career reflects a consistent progression in engineering and management responsibilities.