Dee Bojanic
About Dee Bojanic
Dee Bojanic serves as the Head of Medical Affairs Operations at Kite Pharma, specializing in inflammation, cardiovascular health, and osteoporosis. With a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from UCLA, Bojanic has extensive experience in medical communications and competitive intelligence within the biotech industry.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Dee Bojanic serves as the Head of Medical Affairs Operations at Kite Pharma, a position held since 2021. In this role, Bojanic oversees medical affairs strategies and operations, contributing to the company's focus on innovative therapies. Kite Pharma is known for its work in cell therapy, particularly in oncology. Bojanic's leadership in this area supports the alignment of medical strategies with corporate objectives.
Previous Experience in Medical Affairs
Prior to joining Kite Pharma, Dee Bojanic held several significant positions in medical affairs. At Gilead Sciences, Bojanic served as Sr. Director of Scientific Communications from 2018 to 2021 and as Global Publications Lead from 2019 to 2021. At Amgen, Bojanic worked in various roles, including Global Publication Planning Lead for BONE Health and Inflammation therapeutic areas from 2016 to 2021. These roles involved managing publication strategies and scientific communications across multiple therapeutic areas.
Education and Academic Background
Dee Bojanic earned a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing the program from 2003 to 2009. Prior to this, Bojanic obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from the University of California. This strong academic foundation in biological sciences supports Bojanic's expertise in therapeutic areas such as inflammation, cardiovascular health, and osteoporosis.
Research Experience at UCLA
Dee Bojanic's early career included extensive research experience at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Bojanic worked as a Doctoral Research Scientist from 2003 to 2009 and later as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2009 to 2010. During this time, Bojanic contributed to various research projects, enhancing knowledge in biological and medical sciences.
Expertise in Medical Communications
Dee Bojanic has developed significant expertise in medical communications, particularly in creating content for Medical Science Liaison (MSL) tools. Bojanic's experience spans competitive intelligence and congress planning within the biotech industry, equipping her with the skills necessary to effectively communicate scientific information and support medical affairs initiatives.