Jose Mena
About Jose Mena
Jose Mena is a Senior Facilities Engineer at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in project controls, having held various positions at companies such as Syntex Pharmaceuticals, CH2M HILL, Amgen, and Fluor Corporation.
Work at Kite Pharma
Jose Mena has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2019, serving as a Senior Facilities Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing facility operations and ensuring that engineering standards are met. Kite Pharma is known for its focus on cell therapy and innovative treatments, and Mena's expertise contributes to the company's mission in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Kite Pharma, Jose Mena held various positions in project controls and engineering. He worked at Syntex Pharmaceuticals as a Project Controls Engineer from 1990 to 1992. He then spent eight years at Fluor Corporation as a Project Controls Manager from 1992 to 2000. Following this, he served as a Senior Project Controls Manager at Amgen from 2002 to 2006 and as a Project Controls Manager at CH2M HILL from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Jose Mena holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad del Turabo. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico. His educational background supports his extensive experience in project controls and facilities engineering, equipping him with the necessary skills to manage complex projects effectively.
Career Timeline
Jose Mena's career spans several decades, beginning in 1987 when he worked as a Cost Engineer at Fluor Daniel Caribbean Inc until 1990. He then transitioned to Syntex Pharmaceuticals for two years. After that, he spent eight years at Fluor Corporation, followed by roles at CH2M HILL and Amgen. His diverse experience in project controls and engineering has shaped his current role at Kite Pharma.