Heidi Germano
About Heidi Germano
Heidi Germano serves as the Associate Director of Human Resources at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles at Amgen and Jafra Cosmetics over the years.
Work at Kite Pharma
Heidi Germano currently holds the position of Associate Director of Human Resources at Kite Pharma, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she oversees various HR functions and contributes to the development of HR strategies that align with the company's goals. Prior to this position, she served as Senior Manager of Human Resources at Kite Pharma from 2021 to 2022, where she focused on enhancing employee engagement and optimizing HR processes.
Experience at Amgen
Heidi Germano has extensive experience at Amgen, where she worked in various human resources roles from 2005 to 2021. Her positions included Admin Coordinator, Quality; Senior Executive Assistant, Human Resources; Staff Relations Manager; and Human Resources Manager. During her tenure, she contributed to HR operations and employee relations, developing her expertise in the field. She also served as a Senior Executive Associate and Senior Associate Human Resources, showcasing her progression within the organization.
Educational Background
Heidi Germano holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Business from California Lutheran University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from UCLA. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both business management and human behavior, which supports her work in human resources.
Previous Roles in Human Resources
Before her current role at Kite Pharma, Heidi Germano held several positions in human resources at Amgen. She worked as a Human Resources Manager from 2018 to 2020 and as a Staff Relations Manager from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Senior Executive Assistant in Human Resources from 2010 to 2014 and as a Senior Executive Associate from 2014 to 2016. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and employee management.
Early Career at Jafra Cosmetics
Heidi Germano began her career at Jafra Cosmetics, where she worked as a Customer Service Representative from 1998 to 2004 and later as Sales & Marketing / FDM Support from 2004 to 2005. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in customer service and marketing, which have been beneficial in her subsequent HR career.