Kasey A.
About Kasey A.
Kasey A. serves as the Senior Director, Strategic HR Business Partner for Global Research, Development, and Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in global biotech and pharma, she has held various HR roles, including at Amgen and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and possesses strong skills in leadership development and talent management.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Kasey A. currently serves as the Senior Director, Strategic HR Business Partner for Global Research, Development, and Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma. This role, which began in 2021, is based in Santa Monica, California. In this position, Kasey focuses on aligning human resources strategies with the company's objectives in research and development, ensuring that the workforce is equipped to meet the challenges of the biotech industry.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current role, Kasey A. worked at Kite Pharma as the Director, Strategic Human Resources Business Partner for Global Manufacturing & Quality from 2019 to 2021. During her two years in this position, she contributed to the development of human resources strategies that supported manufacturing and quality operations within the organization.
Educational Background
Kasey A. holds an MBA in Human Resource Management & Organizational Development from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she studied General Management at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) during a year abroad from 2003 to 2004. Kasey also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Russian Studies from Carnegie Mellon University from 2001 to 2005.
Career History in Human Resources
Kasey A. has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Amgen in multiple roles, including Manager of Human Resources from 2010 to 2015, Senior Manager, Strategic Human Resources Business Partner from 2015 to 2018, and Graduate Intern in 2009. Additionally, she held the position of Director, Strategic Human Resources Business Partner at Western Asset Management from 2018 to 2019. Kasey also gained experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Associate and Senior Associate in the Public Sector Practice from 2005 to 2008.
Expertise and Skills
Kasey A. possesses a diverse skill set in human resources, including global leadership development, performance and talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational design and development. She specializes in translating business objectives into human capital strategies and has deep expertise in cultivating an end-to-end employee experience. Kasey is also experienced in executive coaching and leading workplace transformation efforts in global, matrixed organizations.