Juan Parada
About Juan Parada
Juan Parada is a Sr. Quality Engineer I at Kite Pharma, where he manages validation activities and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. He previously worked at Dendreon for nine years in various validation roles and holds a BS in Electronics Engineering Technology from DeVry University.
Work at Kite Pharma
Juan Parada has served as a Sr. Quality Engineer I at Kite Pharma since 2019. In this role, he is based in El Segundo, CA, where he manages validation activities across multiple sites, including Seattle. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining the validated state of various systems. He plays a key role in supporting regulatory inspections and audits, acting as a subject matter expert in validation.
Previous Experience at Dendreon
Before joining Kite Pharma, Juan Parada worked at Dendreon for nine years, from 2010 to 2019. He held several positions, including Sr. Quality Specialist and Sr. Validation Engineer, at the Seal Beach, CA location. His experience at Dendreon involved managing validation processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards, which contributed to his expertise in quality engineering.
Education and Expertise
Juan Parada earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from DeVry University in Long Beach, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in quality engineering and validation, allowing him to effectively manage complex validation activities and compliance requirements.
Validation Management and Compliance
In his current role, Juan Parada is responsible for implementing and managing validation change requests and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). He performs impact assessments for changes to validated systems, ensuring that all modifications comply with regulatory standards. His expertise in validation management supports the overall quality assurance processes within Kite Pharma.
Regulatory Inspections and Audit Readiness
Juan Parada supports regulatory inspections and audits by maintaining the audit readiness of various systems, including manufacturing equipment and laboratory instruments. His role as a subject matter expert in validation ensures that Kite Pharma meets regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of quality throughout its operations.