Adam Widera
About Adam Widera
Adam Widera is a Senior Director of Quality Control at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in quality control and research in the pharmaceutical industry. His previous roles include positions at Grifols and the University of Southern California, where he contributed to various aspects of pharmaceutical sciences and quality assurance.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Adam Widera serves as the Senior Director of Quality Control at Kite Pharma. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality control processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His extensive experience in quality control within the pharmaceutical industry contributes to the effectiveness of Kite Pharma's operations.
Previous Experience at Grifols
Prior to his current role, Adam Widera worked at Grifols for over a decade. He held multiple positions, including Associate Director of Quality Control from 2010 to 2012, Director of Quality Control and Technical Development from 2012 to 2021, and Manager of Quality Control Chemistry from 2005 to 2010. His tenure at Grifols involved significant contributions to quality control and technical development processes.
Academic Background
Adam Widera has a strong academic foundation in the life sciences. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1992 to 1995. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Southern California, completing his studies from 1998 to 2004. This educational background supports his expertise in quality control and pharmaceutical development.
Research Experience
Adam Widera's research experience includes significant roles at the University of Southern California and UCLA. He worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences from 1998 to 2004 and as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine for nine months in 2004. Additionally, he served as a Staff Research Associate at UCLA from 1996 to 1998. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in research methodologies and scientific inquiry.