Chris Crosby
About Chris Crosby
Chris Crosby is a Facilities Engineer III with expertise in investigating non-conformances and implementing validated system changes. He has a background in engineering and extensive experience in facility utilities and GMP processes, having worked at companies such as Kite Pharma and AstraZeneca.
Work at Kite Pharma
Chris Crosby currently serves as Facilities Engineer III at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021 in Frederick, Maryland. In this role, he manages the investigation of Non-Conformances (Deviations) and implements validated system changes through documentation. He is responsible for the integration of the Building Management System into facility utilities and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) processes. Crosby also oversees the Siemens Desigo Building Management System and the cGMP Environmental Monitoring System, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Before his current role, Chris Crosby worked as Process Engineer III at Kite Pharma from 2020 to 2021 in Urbana, Maryland. During this time, he led design projects that included site server upgrades to the VMware platform and the implementation of site-wide monitoring systems with historian backup. His experience in this position contributed to his understanding of facility utilities and GMP processes.
Education and Expertise
Chris Crosby studied at Arizona State University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Industrial Management from 2017 to 2021. He also attended Montgomery College, earning an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management from 2005 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in facilities engineering and automation.
Career Background
Chris Crosby has a diverse career in facilities engineering and automation. He worked at AstraZeneca as a Facilities/Automation Engineer from 2013 to 2020 in Frederick, Maryland, where he gained experience in GMP validation and documentation. Prior to that, he served as a Facilities Technician at Human Genome Sciences from 2009 to 2013. His extensive background in various systems, including HVAC and environmental monitoring, supports his current responsibilities.
Achievements in Facilities Engineering
In his current and previous roles, Chris Crosby has demonstrated proficiency in generating and executing Installation Qualification (IQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols. He presents Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and specifications during formal audits from FDA organizations worldwide. His involvement in the design and integration of temperature-controlled units, such as cold rooms and cryogenic units, highlights his technical capabilities in facilities engineering.