Kelly Ann Lyons
About Kelly Ann Lyons
Kelly Ann Lyons is a Senior Manager of Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, specializing in Global Strategic Sourcing for Single Use and Packaging. She has extensive experience in procurement and sourcing across various companies, including Johnson & Johnson and Terumo BCT, and holds multiple degrees in engineering and business.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Kelly Ann Lyons serves as the Senior Manager of Supply Chain: Global Strategic Sourcing Category Lead for Single Use and Packaging at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in the Denver Metropolitan Area. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing sourcing strategies and supply chain operations related to single-use systems and packaging solutions.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current role, Kelly Ann Lyons worked at Terumo BCT as the Commodity Lead for Advanced Sourcing from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Denver Area. She also held various positions at Johnson & Johnson, including Procurement Professional for External Manufacturing from 2015 to 2018 and Global Procurement Category Manager for Biologics from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a Business Development Intern at RTI International Metals in 2014.
Educational Background
Kelly Ann Lyons has a strong educational foundation in engineering and business. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering from Duke University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She further pursued advanced studies at the University of Pennsylvania, obtaining a Master of Science in Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh from 2013 to 2015.
Research Experience
During her academic career, Kelly Ann Lyons contributed to research as a Spinal Injury Researcher at Duke University in the Injury and Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory from 2011 to 2012. This role involved investigating biomechanical aspects of spinal injuries, enhancing her understanding of engineering applications in medical contexts.
Internship and Consulting Roles
In addition to her professional roles, Kelly Ann Lyons gained practical experience as a Six Sigma Student Consultant at Bayer HealthCare in 2014. This position allowed her to apply her engineering knowledge to improve processes within the healthcare sector. Her early internship at RTI International Metals also provided foundational experience in business development.