Darren Ng
About Darren Ng
Darren Ng is a Senior Process Engineer at Kite Pharma, with a background in data analytics and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has held various roles, including Manufacturing Scientist at Shire and Data Scientist at Takeda, and possesses strong task-management skills.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Darren Ng is currently employed at Kite Pharma as a Senior Process Engineer. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on optimizing production processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Darren Ng has a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Takeda as a Data Scientist II from 2020 to 2022, and previously as a Data Scientist I from 2019 to 2020. Prior to his tenure at Takeda, he served as a Manufacturing Scientist at Shire from 2017 to 2019 and as a Lead Technologist at the National Genetics Institute, LabCorp from 2007 to 2012.
Educational Background
Darren Ng holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Molecular Environmental Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. He furthered his education at California State University-Fullerton, earning a Master of Biotechnology (M.Bt.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from 2012 to 2014.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Darren Ng possesses strong task-management skills and has extensive experience working within cGMP environments. His career focus includes Technical Service, Validation, and Laboratory Operations, with a strong emphasis on data analytics in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He is known for undertaking complex assignments and meeting tight deadlines.
Early Career Experience
Darren Ng began his career as a Research Assistant I at UC Berkeley in 2005, where he worked for six months. He also gained experience as a Validation Engineer Support Technician at Grifols from 2013 to 2014. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge and skills in the life sciences sector.