Jake Fagen
About Jake Fagen
Jake Fagen is a Senior Computer Systems Validation Engineer at Kite Pharma, with a background in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical sector. He has worked in various roles, including equipment validation and material qualification, and has a strong proficiency in compliance and validation projects.
Work at Kite Pharma
Jake Fagen has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Senior Computer Systems Validation Engineer since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance and validation of computer systems within the biopharmaceutical sector. His work involves writing protocols and reports related to computer systems, which are critical for maintaining regulatory standards in the industry. Kite Pharma, located in Santa Monica, California, focuses on innovative cancer therapies, and Fagen's contributions support the company's commitment to quality and compliance.
Previous Experience in Biopharmaceuticals
Prior to his current position, Jake Fagen held various roles in the biopharmaceutical industry. He worked at Sanofi Genzyme as a Process Engineer Co-op in 2014 for five months, focusing on cell culture processes in Framingham, Massachusetts. In 2018, he served as an Equipment Validation Engineer at NKMax America, Inc. for two months in Irvine, California. Additionally, he worked at Atara Biotherapeutics as a Material Qualification Engineer from 2018 to 2019 for five months in Thousand Oaks, California. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in compliance and validation projects.
Education and Expertise
Jake Fagen earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, completing his studies in 2016. His academic background equips him with a strong understanding of engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles, particularly in compliance and validation within the biopharmaceutical sector.
Technical Proficiency and Skills
Jake Fagen possesses technical proficiency in compliance and validation projects specifically tailored to the biopharmaceutical industry. He has extensive experience in writing protocols and reports for computer systems, equipment, and material qualification. His strong interpersonal skills enable him to collaborate effectively across multiple departments, facilitating communication and teamwork in complex projects. This combination of technical expertise and interpersonal abilities enhances his contributions to the organizations he has worked with.
Consulting Experience
In 2016, Jake Fagen worked as a Graduate Student Consultant at Element 1 for four months in Berkeley, California. This role allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting, contributing to projects that required analytical and engineering skills. His consulting experience further complements his background in the biopharmaceutical sector, providing him with diverse insights into industry practices.