Alessandra Galasso
About Alessandra Galasso
Alessandra Galasso is the Associate Director of Commercial Learning and Development for Kite Pharma, overseeing operations in Australia, Canada, and Europe since 2021. She has an extensive background in clinical research and medical education, particularly in Oncology, with degrees from the University of Padova and other institutions.
Work at Kite Pharma
Alessandra Galasso serves as the Associate Director of Commercial Learning and Development (L&D) for the ACE region, which includes Australia, Canada, and Europe, at Kite Pharma, a Gilead company. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in London, England. In her role, she leads international Commercial L&D initiatives specifically focused on Cell Therapy. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Senior Manager of Commercial L&D ACE at Kite Pharma from 2019 to 2021, also in London.
Education and Expertise
Alessandra Galasso holds a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Padova, completed between 1988 and 1993. She also achieved a Master of Science in Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials from MURST-Advanced Biorelease Consortium from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she is completing a Master of Science in Nutrition, which she began in 2020. She has furthered her education in Clinical Nutrition and Applied Dietetics at Unitelma Sapienza, and studied Plant-Based Nutrition at Cornell University, along with Child Nutrition at Stanford University.
Background in Medical Affairs
Alessandra Galasso has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in medical affairs and clinical research. She worked at Eli Lilly and Company as a Senior Associate in Clinical Research Oncology from 2000 to 2005. She also held positions at Amgen as a Regional Medical Liaison for Immunology and Immuno-Oncology in the UK and Ireland from 2014 to 2017. Her tenure at GlaxoSmithKline included roles as Manager of Scientific Medical Education and Global Training Manager in Oncology, Thrombosis, and Anaesthesia.
Achievements in Medical Education
Throughout her career, Alessandra Galasso has contributed to medical education and training in various therapeutic areas, particularly in Oncology. At GlaxoSmithKline, she managed scientific medical education initiatives, enhancing the knowledge base of healthcare professionals. Her role at Kite Pharma involves developing and implementing training programs that support the commercial teams in the understanding of Cell Therapy, demonstrating her commitment to advancing medical education in the field.