James Oliver
About James Oliver
James Oliver is a Principal Process Engineer in Process Development at Kite Pharma, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in process engineering and validation, having previously held various roles at Baxter International Inc. and Kite Pharma, including responsibilities in tech transfer and evaluation of new technologies.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
James Oliver currently serves as Principal Process Engineer in Process Development at Kite Pharma, Inc. He has held this position since 2018 in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he leads the evaluation of new technology and cell therapy processes. Additionally, he supports process design and tech transfer for both clinical and commercial manufacturing. His responsibilities include establishing tech transfer business processes, ensuring efficient and effective transitions from development to production.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
James Oliver worked at Kite Pharma, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Initially, he served as a Senior Process Engineer for two years, where he contributed to various process development initiatives. He then transitioned to the role of Principal Process Engineer in Process Design for one year. His experience at Kite Pharma focused on enhancing processes related to cell therapy and ensuring successful technology transfers.
Experience at Baxter International
Prior to his tenure at Kite Pharma, James Oliver held multiple positions at Baxter International Inc. He worked as a Principal Engineer from 2008 to 2011 and as a Senior Principal Engineer from 2011 to 2014, both in Deerfield, Illinois. He also served as a Senior Validation Engineer from 2004 to 2008 and as a Process Validation Manager for 11 months in 2014 to 2015. His roles involved overseeing engineering processes and ensuring compliance with validation standards.
Education and Academic Background
James Oliver studied Chemical Engineering at Purdue University from 2000 to 2001, completing one year of study. He also earned a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from University College London (UCL), where he studied from 1997 to 2001 for four years. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in process engineering and development within the biopharmaceutical industry.