George Fountain
About George Fountain
George Fountain serves as the Senior Manager of CMC Management at Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, California, where he has worked since 2018, focusing on the chemistry, manufacturing, and controls of biological development.
Work at Kite Pharma
George Fountain has been serving as the Senior Manager of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Management at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2018. Based in Santa Monica, California, he focuses on the biological development aspects of CMC. His role involves collaborating with various functional groups to manage project development plans, which include quality target product profiles, manufacturing processes, regulatory requirements, risk mitigation strategies, timelines, and budgets for clinical stage projects.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Kite Pharma, George Fountain worked at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a CMC Program Manager from 2016. He also held the position of Biologics Researcher at Teva Pharmaceuticals from 2014 to 2016 in Israel. His earlier experience includes a role in Biologics Production at AstraZeneca for six months in 2014, and research assistant positions at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine.
Education and Expertise
George Fountain's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The American University, completed from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his studies by obtaining multiple Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Maryland Global Campus and the University of Maryland, achieved between 2016 and 2017. He also studied medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and attended Georgetown University, enhancing his expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.
Professional Skills and Contributions
In his current role, George Fountain emphasizes the importance of teamwork and project management. He inspires and motivates his team members to meet project milestones and effectively influences the actions and opinions of others. His focus on Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) biological development positions him as a key contributor to the success of clinical stage projects at Kite Pharma.