James Curtis
About James Curtis
James Curtis serves as the Associate Director of Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various roles at Fisher BioServices and Kite Pharma over the past decade.
Work at Kite Pharma
James Curtis currently holds the position of Associate Director, Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Senior Manager, Warehouse/Supply Chain from 2019 to 2022 in Urbana, MD. In his current role, he is a member of the TCF05 Supply Chain Leadership Team and acts as the Business Process Owner for the Manage Logistics workstream during the company's ERP transition. He regularly collaborates with Quality, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain teams to optimize network vein-to-vein operations.
Previous Experience at Fisher BioServices
Before joining Kite Pharma, James Curtis worked at Fisher BioServices in various roles. He was the Operations Manager for Advanced Therapy from 2017 to 2018 in Frederick, MD. He also held the position of Associate Project Director for eight months in 2019 in Germantown, MD. His earlier roles included Cellular Therapy Distribution Manager from 2015 to 2017 and Operations Supervisor from 2014 to 2015, both in Rockville, MD. He began his career at Fisher BioServices as Repository Technician II from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
James Curtis earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from East Carolina University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management at the University of Maryland Global Campus, graduating from 2010 to 2013. His educational background combines artistic training with business acumen, equipping him with a diverse skill set applicable to his roles in supply chain management.
Professional Background
James Curtis has a comprehensive background in supply chain and operations management, primarily within the biopharmaceutical sector. His career spans over a decade, during which he has held various positions that contributed to his expertise in logistics and distribution. His experience includes significant roles at Fisher BioServices and Kite Pharma, where he has developed a strong understanding of the complexities involved in managing supply chains in advanced therapy and cellular products.