Andreea Preda
About Andreea Preda
Andreea Preda serves as the Associate Director of Commercial Operations Launch Excellence for the International Region at Kite Pharma. She has extensive experience in supply chain management and import/export compliance, complemented by her proficiency in four languages and a commitment to enhancing patient access to therapies.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Andreea Preda serves as the Associate Director of Commercial Operations Launch Excellence for the International Region at Kite Pharma. In this role, she focuses on expanding access to life-saving therapies and improving patient outcomes globally. She has been with the company since 2021, working from the Santa Monica, California office.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current position, Andreea Preda held two roles at Kite Pharma. She worked as the Associate Director of Supply Chain, Global Launch Operations and Product Variation Management for nine months in 2021. Additionally, she served as Senior Manager of Supply Chain, Global Launch Operations from 2018 to 2020, contributing to the company's operational strategies during her tenure.
Education and Expertise
Andreea Preda earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Marketing from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management between 2016 and 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and International Relations from Lake Forest College, completed from 2005 to 2009. Her expertise includes CMC Commercialization Life Cycle Management, which encompasses overseeing the entire lifecycle of a product from development to commercialization.
Career Background
Andreea Preda has a diverse career in supply chain and operations management across several organizations. Before her roles at Kite Pharma, she worked at Astellas Pharma US as Manager of Supply Chain from 2015 to 2018 and as Senior Analyst of Supply Chain Operations from 2013 to 2015. Her earlier experience includes positions at Hospira, Publicis Groupe, and Phoenix International, where she developed skills in import and export compliance and supply chain management.
Language Proficiency and Personal Interests
Andreea Preda is proficient in four languages: English, Romanian, French, and Spanish. This linguistic ability enhances her effectiveness in international environments. Outside of her professional commitments, she has personal interests in wine, yoga, nutrition, and travel, indicating a well-rounded lifestyle.