Diem O'carroll
About Diem O'carroll
Diem O'Carroll serves as the Senior Director of US Commercial Operations at Kite Pharma, bringing extensive experience from various roles in the pharmaceutical industry. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and completed postgraduate courses at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Work at Kite Pharma
Diem O'carroll currently holds the position of Senior Director, US Commercial Operations at Kite Pharma. She began this role in 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Santa Monica, California. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing commercial operations and driving business performance within the US market.
Previous Experience in Commercial Operations
Prior to her role at Kite Pharma, Diem O'carroll accumulated extensive experience in commercial operations across various organizations. She served as Director of Sales Operations & Analytics at Dermira, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Associate Director, Marketing Science at Actelion from 2015 to 2018 and was the Director of Sales Analytics at Jazz Pharmaceuticals from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Diem O'carroll studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where she completed postgraduate courses from 1997 to 1998. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University, studying from 1992 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in commercial operations and analytics.
Career Background
Diem O'carroll's career spans multiple roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. She worked at Genentech as a Senior Business Analyst from 1994 to 2004, gaining foundational experience in business analysis. She later served as Senior Manager, Sales Information & Analytics at Genomic Health from 2007 to 2012 and as a Consultant at Cambridge Pharma Consultancy / IMS Health from 2005 to 2007.
Professional Timeline
Diem O'carroll's professional journey includes significant roles at various companies. After her tenure at Genentech, she transitioned to Genomic Health, followed by positions at Cambridge Pharma Consultancy, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Actelion, and Dermira, before joining Kite Pharma in 2023. Her diverse experience reflects a strong focus on sales operations and analytics.