Cathy P.
About Cathy P.
Cathy P. is a Senior Manager in Quality Engineering at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in quality assurance and engineering, with a background that includes roles at Baxter Healthcare, Bayer HealthCare, and Amgen.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Cathy P. serves as the Senior Manager of Quality Engineering at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is involved in the development and implementation of corporate quality procedures, particularly those related to sterilization and stability. Her responsibilities include overseeing quality systems and ensuring compliance with both internal and external requirements within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Cathy P. has extensive experience in quality assurance across various organizations. She worked as a Quality Assurance Contractor at Baxter Healthcare from 1999 to 2004, and as a Product Surveillance Report Coordinator at Bayer HealthCare from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, she held roles at Amgen as a Quality Assurance Associate and at Baxalta as a Quality System Owner, contributing to quality processes and procedures in each position.
Educational Background
Cathy P. studied at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with minors in Microbiology and Zoology from 1985 to 1990. She furthered her education at Loyola Marymount University, focusing on Aquatic Chemistry and Chemistry for Environmental Engineers from 1993 to 1994. This educational foundation supports her expertise in quality engineering and assurance.
Contributions to Quality Improvement
In her career, Cathy P. has actively participated in initiatives aimed at improving quality processes. She has represented the BioScience Division in corporate improvement teams, ensuring effective deployment of quality requirements into division procedures. Her work has focused on enhancing quality systems and IT eSolutions related to production and life cycle management.
Diverse Professional Background
Cathy P. has held various roles throughout her career, including a position as a QA Manager at Lab Support in 2016 and as a Pharmacy Technician at Sav On Drugs Pharmacy from 1987 to 1990. Her diverse experiences in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have equipped her with a broad understanding of quality assurance practices.