Dasha Di Francesco, Ms, Pmp
About Dasha Di Francesco, Ms, Pmp
Dasha Di Francesco is a Senior Manager of Global Portfolio and Program Strategy at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in health care policy and management, with previous roles at The Chartis Group and Kite Pharma, where she focused on project management and mentoring product managers.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Dasha Di Francesco currently serves as the Senior Manager of Global Portfolio and Program Strategy at Kite Pharma. In this role, she has been instrumental in assessing key investments for frontline opportunities and expansion into intercontinental regions for two enterprise assets. Her responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives that align with the company's objectives and ensuring effective program management.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Before her current position, Dasha Di Francesco worked at Kite Pharma as the Manager of Development Strategic Operations from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she led the enterprise-wide project management model, which focused on standardizing project management capabilities and enhancing reporting across various governance committees. Additionally, she mentored a group of product managers, supporting their functions and the execution of strategic product deliverables.
Work History at The Chartis Group
Dasha Di Francesco held multiple roles at The Chartis Group, where she worked from 2015 to 2020. She served as a Senior Advisor I from 2015 to 2017 and then as a Senior Advisor II from 2017 to 2018. Following these positions, she became a Manager from 2018 to 2020. Her work primarily took place in Washington, D.C., and the Greater Los Angeles Area, contributing to various strategic initiatives within the organization.
Educational Background
Dasha Di Francesco earned her Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Care Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and Business Administration at the same institution from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in healthcare strategy and management.
Professional Expertise
Dasha Di Francesco possesses expertise in portfolio and program strategy within the healthcare sector. Her experience includes pioneering the facilitation of compounds from research through development and into commercialization, particularly in support of Gilead's research and development portfolio across all therapeutic areas. This expertise enhances her contributions to strategic decision-making and operational efficiency in her current role.