Bridget Walker
About Bridget Walker
Bridget Walker is a Cell Therapy Specialist with 16 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, currently working at Kite Pharma since 2019. Her expertise includes cell therapy, filling, packaging, and Meninge manufacturing, with a history of contributing to process improvements and deviation prevention in previous roles.
Work at Kite Pharma
Bridget Walker has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Cell Therapy Specialist since 2019. In this role, she focuses on the development and implementation of cell therapy processes. Her work contributes to Kite Pharma's mission of advancing innovative cancer therapies. Located in El Segundo, CA, her position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient production of cell-based therapies.
Experience in Pharmaceuticals Industry
With 16 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, Bridget Walker has developed expertise in cell therapy, filling, packaging, and Meninge manufacturing. Her career includes significant roles at various organizations, where she has been instrumental in process improvements and operational efficiencies. This extensive background supports her current responsibilities in cell therapy at Kite Pharma.
Previous Roles at Sanofi Pasteur
Prior to her current position, Bridget Walker worked at Sanofi Pasteur for nine years as a Production Technician from 2010 to 2019 in Swiftwater, PA. Her responsibilities included overseeing production processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, she worked as a Packaging Technician at ManpowerGroup for three years from 2004 to 2007, also at Sanofi Pasteur in Tannersville, PA.
Education and Certifications
Bridget Walker completed her General Studies at Brentwood High School from 1997 to 2000. She furthered her education at C.D.E Training, Inc., where she achieved the Microsoft Systems Specialist certification in 2008. This training provided her with valuable skills that support her work in the pharmaceuticals industry.
Contributions to Process Improvements
Throughout her career, Bridget Walker has been involved in numerous projects aimed at continuous improvements within her departments. Notably, she contributed to deviation prevention in the filling department, which led to cost-effective process improvements. Her focus on enhancing operational efficiency has been a consistent theme in her professional journey.