Aura Hernandez Gonzalez
About Aura Hernandez Gonzalez
Aura Hernandez Gonzalez serves as the Director of Quality Assurance at Kite Pharma, bringing over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a focus on quality systems and assurance.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Aura Hernandez Gonzalez serves as the Director of Quality Assurance at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees quality assurance operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high-quality systems within the organization. Her leadership contributes to the integrity of Kite Pharma's biopharmaceutical products, emphasizing adherence to FDA regulations and industry best practices.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
Aura Hernandez Gonzalez has extensive experience at AstraZeneca, where she held multiple roles from 2014 to 2023. She served as QA Supervisor, Manager of Quality Systems & Risk Management, Senior Manager of Production, and Associate Director of Facilities & Engineering. Her tenure at AstraZeneca allowed her to develop a robust understanding of quality assurance operations and project management within a regulated environment.
Education and Expertise in Microbiology
Aura Hernandez Gonzalez earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Microbiology from the Universidad de Puerto Rico, completing her studies from 1992 to 1996. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in microbiological principles, which she applies in her roles within the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in quality assurance and compliance.
Career in the Biopharmaceutical Industry
With over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Aura Hernandez Gonzalez has developed broad expertise in quality systems and assurance. Her career includes significant roles at companies such as Sanofi Pasteur, Human Genome Sciences, MedImmune, and GlaxoSmithKline. She has a strong focus on managing quality assurance operations in FDA, CGMP, and cGDP regulated environments, contributing to the advancement of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Project Management and Operations Background
Aura Hernandez Gonzalez possesses a strong background in project management and operations, particularly within biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Her experience encompasses contract management and capital projects, enabling her to effectively lead initiatives that enhance quality assurance and compliance in the organizations she has worked with.