Brian Lumsden
About Brian Lumsden
Brian Lumsden is the Associate Director of Supply Chain, Sales and Operations Planning at Kite Pharma, where he conducts scenario analysis for cell therapy products and develops long-term demand forecasts. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having previously held various roles at Grifols and Kite Pharma since 2010.
Work at Kite Pharma
Brian Lumsden has been serving as the Associate Director of Supply Chain, Sales and Operations Planning at Kite Pharma since 2020. In this role, he conducts scenario analysis for both Allogeneic and Autologous cell therapy products. He develops and maintains long-term demand forecasts in collaboration with Clinical & Commercial Operations, Finance, and Program Management. Lumsden also serves as the Product Lead for the Supply Chain on the New Products Operations Team and the Allogeneic Operations Team. He aligns demand and supply plans with program milestones and addresses issues within the broader Supply Chain organization. Additionally, he leads monthly Sales and Operations Planning meetings to ensure operational supply plans are consistent with manufacturing capacity.
Education and Expertise
Brian Lumsden holds a Master of Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University, which he completed from 2008 to 2009. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate and Land Use Affairs from California State University-Sacramento, studying from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and operations planning.
Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, Brian Lumsden worked at Grifols in various roles. He served as Manager of Global Supply from 2015 to 2018, where he oversaw supply chain operations. Prior to that, he held the position of Manager of Warehousing & Logistics from 2012 to 2015. His career at Grifols began as a Buyer/Planner in Procurement from 2010 to 2012 and included a brief role as Buyer/Planner in Production Planning in 2010. This extensive experience in supply chain roles has contributed to his current position at Kite Pharma.
Achievements
In his current role at Kite Pharma, Brian Lumsden has made significant contributions to the supply chain and operations planning processes. He has successfully led the development of long-term demand forecasts and has played a key role in aligning supply plans with program milestones. His leadership in monthly Sales and Operations Planning meetings has facilitated the review of operational supply plans, ensuring they align with manufacturing capacity. These efforts support the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Kite Pharma's supply chain operations.