Dawn Stone
About Dawn Stone
Dawn Stone serves as the Director of Global Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, leveraging over 25 years of experience in Information Technology and supply chain management. She has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Amgen and Allergan, and has a strong educational background in business and paralegal studies.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Dawn Stone serves as the Director of Global Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a global team focused on the governance and optimization of business systems and processes. Her responsibilities include managing critical applications such as Oracle EBS ERP and Salesforce. Stone's work is integral to Kite Pharma's mission of delivering innovative cell therapies to cancer patients.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Before her current role, Dawn Stone worked at Kite Pharma as an Associate Director of Supply Chain from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Consultant in Corporate Quality for a period of 10 months in 2018. Her tenure at Kite Pharma has contributed to her extensive knowledge in supply chain management within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Education and Certifications
Dawn Stone holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of North Texas. She has also completed studies in Paralegal Studies at VTI and obtained a certificate in this field. Stone is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), which complements her extensive experience in project management and information technology.
Career Background in Information Technology
With over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, Dawn Stone has held various managerial and technical roles. She worked as a Senior Manager at Amgen from 2000 to 2006 and later at Guitar Center from 2015 to 2017. Her background includes positions at companies like Hummingbird, Allergan, and SMCI, where she developed expertise in project management and client services.
Educational Institutions Attended
Dawn Stone has pursued her education at several institutions. She studied at the University of North Texas, Kilgore College, Richland Community College, The University of Texas at Arlington, and Ventura County Community College District. Her diverse educational background supports her professional endeavors in business and technology.