David Myers
About David Myers
David Myers serves as the Associate Director of Quality Engineering and Data Analytics at Kite Pharma, where he leads the analytics team in developing advanced descriptive analytics dashboards and enhancing reporting efficiency. With a background in biochemistry and experience in quality assurance, he has implemented a self-service data analytics program and collaborates with various business units to establish effective metric control plans.
Work at Kite Pharma
David Myers has served as the Associate Director of Quality Engineering and Data Analytics at Kite Pharma since 2018. In this role, he guides the analytics team in developing descriptive analytics dashboards tailored for executives and global process owners. His responsibilities include collaborating with various business units to create metric control plans and methodologies for accurate metric calculations. Myers plays a significant role in enhancing reporting efficiency by expanding and modifying database schemas. He also leads initiatives to integrate critical enterprise systems into a unified analytics platform, facilitating improved relational reporting.
Education and Expertise
David Myers earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data analytics and quality engineering. His expertise includes guiding analytics teams, developing dashboards, and implementing metric control plans, showcasing his proficiency in data-driven decision-making and process improvement.
Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, David Myers worked as the Corporate Quality Assurance Manager at Springs Fabrication, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. This position allowed him to gain valuable experience in quality assurance and management within the manufacturing sector. His transition to Kite Pharma marked a shift towards a focus on data analytics and quality engineering in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Achievements
At Kite Pharma, David Myers developed a self-service data analytics program that enables enterprise-wide access to data. This initiative has empowered various teams within the organization to leverage data for informed decision-making. Additionally, he champions data mining projects that provide insights into process and testing-related activities, further enhancing the organization's analytical capabilities.