Katherine Jackson
About Katherine Jackson
Katherine Jackson is an Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs CMC at Kite Pharma, with over 3.5 years of experience in CMC Regulatory Affairs focused on biopharmaceuticals. She has previously held positions at GSK and Abbott, and she holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Leeds.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Katherine Jackson serves as the Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs CMC at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and strategy related to Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) for biopharmaceutical products. Her work involves ensuring that Kite Pharma meets all regulatory requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
Previous Experience at GSK
Prior to her current role, Katherine Jackson worked at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for a total of four years in various capacities. She began as an Investigator from 2001 to 2018, followed by a position as Manager of CMC Regulatory Affairs from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Regulatory Project Manager from 2018 to 2020. Her extensive experience at GSK involved managing regulatory projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Educational Background
Katherine Jackson has a solid educational foundation in the sciences. She attended Arden School in Knowle, Solihull, where she completed her GCSEs from 1985 to 1990. She then achieved A Levels in Chemistry, Biology, and Pure Mathematics with Statistics at Solihull Sixth Form College from 1990 to 1992. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Hons in Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde, obtained from 1992 to 1996, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Leeds, completed from 1996 to 2000.
Expertise in CMC Regulatory Affairs
Katherine Jackson possesses over 3.5 years of specialized experience in CMC Regulatory Affairs, focusing on biopharmaceuticals and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). Her expertise includes managing projects from initiation to completion, developing efficient project strategies, and working within multi-disciplined project teams in matrix environments. She has a successful track record of delivering value through all phases of development, including preclinical and clinical studies.
Skills and Competencies
Katherine Jackson has developed strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective relationship management with key stakeholders at all levels. Her organizational skills enable her to manage complex projects efficiently. She is experienced in navigating the regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve project goals.