Brian Wallin
About Brian Wallin
Brian Wallin is an Associate Director of Packaging Engineering at Kite Pharma, with a background in cold chain logistics and process improvement. He has held significant roles at companies such as FreshRealm and Amgen, contributing to industry standards and managing engineering teams.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Brian Wallin serves as the Associate Director of Packaging Engineering at Kite Pharma. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's efforts in developing innovative packaging solutions. His role involves overseeing packaging engineering processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Wallin's expertise in packaging engineering is critical to Kite Pharma's mission to provide advanced therapies.
Previous Experience at FreshRealm
Before joining Kite Pharma, Brian Wallin worked at FreshRealm as the Director of Facilities from 2014 to 2019. In this role, he focused on streamlining processes and educating management on identifying broken or inefficient systems. His experience in facilities management contributed to operational improvements within the company, based in Ventura, California.
Career at Amgen
Brian Wallin spent a decade at Amgen, where he served as a Senior Engineer from 2002 to 2012. During his tenure, he managed the global cold chain engineering team, overseeing critical logistics and temperature-sensitive product handling. His work at Amgen laid the foundation for his expertise in cold chain logistics and packaging engineering.
Educational Background
Brian Wallin studied at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging from 1995 to 2001. His education provided him with a strong foundation in packaging principles and practices. Prior to university, he completed his high school education at Altoona High School, graduating with a diploma in 1995.
Contributions to Industry Standards
Brian Wallin was the primary author of the ISTA 7E Standard 20, which is recognized as the first industry standard on insulated shipper qualification. This standard has significant implications for the packaging and shipping of temperature-sensitive products, reflecting Wallin's influence in the field of packaging engineering.