John David
About John David
John David is a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Kite Pharma, Inc., with extensive experience in quality assurance and manufacturing roles across several healthcare companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
John David serves as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Kite Pharma, Inc. He has been in this position since 2017. His role involves ensuring that quality standards are met in the production processes. Kite Pharma focuses on innovative cancer therapies, and David's expertise contributes to maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality protocols.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Kite Pharma, John David worked at Agensys as a Senior QA Associate II from 2009 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring product compliance. His earlier experience includes a position as a Lab Technician 2 at Siemens Healthcare from 2008 to 2009, where he gained foundational skills in laboratory quality practices.
Manufacturing Experience
John David has a background in manufacturing, having worked as a Senior Manufacturing Associate at Amgen from 2002 to 2007. This five-year tenure provided him with extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes in the biotechnology sector. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Manufacturing Technician at Baxter Healthcare in 2002, which further solidified his experience in the manufacturing environment.
Educational Background
John David studied Biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His education provided him with a strong foundation in the scientific principles that underpin his work in quality assurance and manufacturing. He also attended Loyola High School of Los Angeles, which contributed to his early academic development.