Ivana Dodig
About Ivana Dodig
Ivana Dodig is a Process Engineer I at Kite Pharma, specializing in New Process Introduction. She has a background in Chemical Engineering and expertise in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products, particularly CAR-T cell therapy.
Work at Kite Pharma
Ivana Dodig has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Process Engineer I (New Process Introduction) since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for supporting process design and validation, as well as coordinating knowledge and technology transfer projects. Her duties include writing and reviewing technical documentation such as batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, and reports. She also supports regulatory submissions and quality audits, performs investigations, and conducts impact assessments to aid in risk assessments. Prior to her current position, she worked at Kite Pharma as an Associate Process Engineer and as a Cell Therapy Specialist.
Education and Expertise
Ivana Dodig holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Split, which she completed from 2015 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in the same field from the same university between 2018 and 2020. Her expertise includes Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), with a specific focus on CAR-T cell therapy. This educational background and specialized knowledge support her current role at Kite Pharma.
Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, Ivana Dodig interned at the Croatian Institute of Public Health (Hrvatski zavod za javno zdravstvo - HZJZ) in Zadar, Croatia, for 11 months in 2019. This experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in public health and process engineering. Her career at Kite Pharma began in 2021, where she initially served as a Cell Therapy Specialist, followed by a role as an Associate Process Engineer before advancing to her current position.
Achievements
In her current role at Kite Pharma, Ivana Dodig delivers personnel training and supports the implementation of new processes. She has been involved in various projects that require her to coordinate knowledge transfer and support technology initiatives. Her contributions to regulatory submissions and quality audits demonstrate her commitment to maintaining high standards in process engineering and compliance.
Personal Interests
Ivana Dodig enjoys creating art and being active in nature during her free time. She is multilingual, speaking five languages, which reflects her passion for traveling and exploring new cultures. These personal interests contribute to her well-rounded character and enhance her professional interactions.