Courtney Domigan, PhD
About Courtney Domigan, PhD
Courtney Domigan, PhD, serves as the Associate Director at Kite Pharma since 2021, bringing extensive experience in strategic life science consulting and a strong background in medical technology. She has held various roles at Deallus and Kite Pharma, and possesses a PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from UCLA.
Work at Kite Pharma
Courtney Domigan has been serving as Associate Director at Kite Pharma since 2021. In this role, she focuses on strategic initiatives within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked at Kite Pharma as Senior Manager of Commercial Competitive Intelligence from 2020 to 2021. Her experience at Kite Pharma spans a total of three years, during which she has contributed to the company's objectives in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Domigan earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied from 2007 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completed from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in life sciences, complemented by her analytical mindset and deep understanding of medical technology.
Background in Consulting
Courtney Domigan has extensive experience in strategic life science consulting. She worked at Deallus in various roles, including Manager, Senior Consultant, and Associate | Project Manager, from 2015 to 2020. Her responsibilities involved client leadership and team management, where she assessed competitive markets to identify pain points and opportunities. This background has equipped her with skills essential for fostering strong relationships with clients and team members.
Research Experience
Courtney Domigan has a solid research background, having worked as a Staff Research Associate at UCSF in the Dan Minor Lab from 2006 to 2007 and at UC Santa Cruz in the Grant Hartzog/Alice Vrielink Lab from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she served as a PhD Candidate at UCLA in the Arispe Lab from 2008 to 2014. Her research experience has contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of scientific principles in the life sciences.