Kelly Buriak Stevens
About Kelly Buriak Stevens
Kelly Buriak Stevens serves as the Associate Director of Business Strategy and Operations at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and a Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences, and has extensive experience in operational excellence and quality control from her previous roles at Novavax and Lonza.
Work at Kite Pharma
Kelly Buriak Stevens currently serves as the Associate Director of Business Strategy and Operations at Kite Pharma. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Manager in Project Management at Kite Pharma from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at Kite Pharma encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing business operations and supporting the company's mission in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Novavax
Before joining Kite Pharma, Kelly Buriak Stevens worked at Novavax as an Operational Excellence Project Manager from 2014 to 2019. In this role, she focused on improving operational processes and enhancing project management practices within the organization. Her tenure at Novavax allowed her to develop skills in operational excellence and project management in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Experience at Lonza
Kelly Buriak Stevens has extensive experience from her time at Lonza, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Quality Control Analyst IV from 2006 to 2011, followed by a role as an Operational Excellence Senior Process Analyst from 2011 to 2014. During her time at Lonza, she gained valuable insights into quality control and process optimization, which contributed to her expertise in operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Buriak Stevens holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, both from Hood College. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in the scientific principles underlying her work in the biopharmaceutical industry. This academic training, combined with her professional experience, equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in business strategy and operations.