Kaiyuan Jiang
About Kaiyuan Jiang
Kaiyuan Jiang is a Senior Process Engineer III at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida and has previous experience in research and development roles at Best Formulations and the University of Miami.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Kaiyuan Jiang currently holds the position of Senior Process Engineer III at Kite Pharma, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he is involved in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for biopharmaceutical products. His work contributes to the advancement of cell therapy technologies, which are critical in the treatment of various cancers. Based in Santa Monica, California, he continues to apply his expertise in biomedical engineering to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to his current role, Kaiyuan Jiang served as Senior Process Engineer II at Kite Pharma from 2018 to 2020. During this time, he focused on process development and implementation within the manufacturing environment. His contributions supported the company's mission to deliver innovative therapies to patients. This experience laid the groundwork for his advancement to Senior Process Engineer III.
Education and Expertise
Kaiyuan Jiang earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. He also completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bioengineering at Ocean University of China from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained a degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami, studying from 2011 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and research methodologies relevant to the biopharmaceutical industry.
Research and Development Experience
Before joining Kite Pharma, Kaiyuan Jiang worked as an R&D Engineer at Best Formulations from 2017 to 2018. In this role, he contributed to the research and development of pharmaceutical formulations. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Miami from 2012 to 2014, where he engaged in research projects that advanced his understanding of biomedical applications. His experience in research and development has been integral to his career in process engineering.
Graduate Assistant Role
During his time at the University of Florida, Kaiyuan Jiang worked as a Graduate Assistant from 2014 to 2017. In this position, he supported faculty in research activities and gained valuable teaching experience. This role allowed him to deepen his knowledge in biomedical engineering while contributing to academic projects and initiatives.