Holly Burkhardt
About Holly Burkhardt
Holly Burkhardt is a Manufacturing Supervisor at Kite Pharma, where she oversees operations in a commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility. With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she has held various roles at AstraZeneca and Catalent Pharma Solutions, focusing on operational efficiency and compliance within cGMP environments.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Holly Burkhardt serves as a Manufacturing Supervisor at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she supervises on-the-floor operations within a commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility. Her work is conducted in a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Burkhardt is responsible for generating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Process Records (MPRs), and Standard Production Records (SPRs) related to equipment and procedures in routine biologics manufacture.
Previous Experience at Catalent Pharma Solutions
Prior to her current role, Burkhardt worked at Catalent Pharma Solutions. She served as a Senior Manufacturing On-the-Job Training (OJT) Specialist from 2019 to 2021, where she was involved in training initiatives in the Baltimore area. In 2021, she briefly held the position of On-the-Job Training Manager for four months in Harmans, Maryland. Her experience at Catalent contributed to her expertise in manufacturing processes and training methodologies.
Experience at AstraZeneca
Holly Burkhardt has extensive experience at AstraZeneca, where she held multiple positions from 2014 to 2019. She began as a Manufacturing Technician I and progressed to Production Technician II and III, gaining hands-on experience in production operations. Additionally, she served as a Lead Technician for ten months. Her responsibilities included process monitoring, participation in multi-functional project teams, and implementing corrective actions using change control procedures.
Educational Background
Burkhardt has a solid educational foundation in Environmental Science. She studied at Towson University from 2010 to 2013, where she earned a degree in Environmental Science. Prior to that, she attended the University of the Sunshine Coast for 11 months in 2011, focusing on Marine Sciences. Additionally, she obtained an Associate's Degree in General Studies from Frederick Community College, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in the pharmaceutical industry, Holly Burkhardt worked at Walmart as a Cashier for seven months in 2005. This early experience contributed to her customer service skills and work ethic. Her career in manufacturing began in 2014 at AstraZeneca, where she developed her technical skills and industry knowledge.