David Wang
About David Wang
David Wang is the Director of Process Development/Design at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in biomedical engineering, having held various roles in process development and product engineering across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
David Wang serves as the Director of Process Development/Design at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and design processes that are critical to the company's operations in Santa Monica, California. His expertise contributes to the advancement of innovative therapies in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience in Process Development
Before joining Kite Pharma, David Wang worked at Atara Biotherapeutics as Associate Director of Process Development from 2020 to 2022. His role involved managing process development initiatives that support the company's therapeutic goals. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Engineer in Process and Product Development at RoosterBio Inc. from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on enhancing product development strategies.
Education and Academic Background
David Wang earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering and development roles.
Career Progression and Roles
David Wang's career includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as an Engineer in R&D for Spine Product Development at MTF from 2011 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he gained experience as a Senior Process Engineer at Kite Pharma from 2019 to 2020 and as an Engineering Co-op at Biomet in 2009. His diverse roles reflect a strong focus on process development and engineering in the biomedical field.
Technical Support and Research Experience
David Wang's early career included positions that provided him with technical support and research experience. He worked as BME IT Tech Support/Network Administrator at Case Western Reserve University in two separate stints, first in 2008 and then from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he served as a Research Student at the Cleveland Clinic in 2008, where he contributed to research initiatives in a clinical setting.