John Martindale
About John Martindale
John Martindale serves as the Manager of GxP Training at Kite Pharma, Inc., where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in training and development across various industries, including previous roles at Baxalta, Shire, K. Hovnanian Homes, and Newell Rubbermaid.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
John Martindale serves as the Manager of GxP Training at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining the GxP onboarding process and delivering New Employee Orientation for all new hires. He collaborates with commercial and clinical Quality and Manufacturing managers to enhance the Trainer Development program for departmental subject matter experts and trainers. Additionally, he develops and implements criteria to assess training effectiveness, ensuring that training programs meet regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Training and Development
Before joining Kite Pharma, John Martindale held several managerial positions in training and development. He worked at Baxalta as the Manager of Training and Development for 11 months in Los Angeles from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Training and Development at Shire for one year from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes serving as the Training Director at K. Hovnanian Homes for six years and as the Training Manager at Newell Rubbermaid for eight years.
Educational Background
John Martindale completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at California State University, Fullerton. He also holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from Azusa Pacific University, which he obtained from 1997 to 1999. His foundational education was completed at Glen A. Wilson High School, where he graduated before pursuing higher education.
Training Program Development
At Kite Pharma, John Martindale developed and enhanced a standardized competency-based GxP training program for on-the-job training. This initiative involved collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, and functional leads to ensure that training aligns with industry standards. He also recruits, manages, and develops a team of training specialists to execute and improve the training programs at Kite Pharma.
Regulatory Interaction and Inspection Readiness
In his current position, John Martindale supports inspection readiness plans and interacts with regulatory agencies during inspections related to training matters at Kite Pharma. His role includes ensuring that training programs comply with regulatory requirements, which is critical for maintaining the company's operational integrity and compliance.