Holly Romero
About Holly Romero
Holly Romero is an Associate Director at Kite Pharma, recognized for her expertise in global strategic sourcing and her ability to deliver cost reductions and efficiency improvements. She has a background in business administration and has held various roles at Bayer, contributing to her strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Work at Kite Pharma
Holly Romero currently serves as Associate Director at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and cost management within the organization. Romero is committed to fostering strong relationships with management, stakeholders, and suppliers, leveraging her extensive experience in global strategic sourcing to drive results. Her responsibilities include overseeing sourcing strategies for various products and ensuring alignment with the company's operational goals.
Previous Experience at Bayer
Prior to her tenure at Kite Pharma, Holly Romero worked at Bayer in several key roles. From 2018 to 2021, she served as Associate Director of Biotech Development Sourcing in Berkeley, California. Before that, she held the position of Global Sourcing Manager for Biotech Media & Resins from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as Global Sourcing Manager for Biotech Media & Development for one year, from 2018 to 2019. Her roles at Bayer involved strategic sourcing and supplier management, contributing to significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
Education and Expertise
Holly Romero has a solid educational background in Business Administration and Management. She earned her Associate's degree from Heald College, studying from 2000 to 2002. Following this, she obtained her Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 2003 to 2006. Romero possesses expertise in global strategic sourcing for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), biologics, and chemicals, complemented by her strong negotiation skills and supplier management capabilities.
Professional Skills
Holly Romero demonstrates a strong ability to deliver cost reductions and efficiency improvements through innovative problem-solving techniques. Her professional skills include exceptional negotiation abilities and effective supplier management. Romero's commitment to building strong relationships across a global network enhances her effectiveness in sourcing and procurement roles. Her experience in the biotech sector equips her with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex sourcing challenges.