Kelly Munson
About Kelly Munson
Kelly Munson serves as the QC Team Lead at Kite Pharma, leveraging her extensive background in microbiology and quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has held various roles at Lonza, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, and Dairy Farmers of America.
Work at Kite Pharma
Kelly Munson serves as the QC Team Lead at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees quality control processes and ensures compliance with industry standards. Her responsibilities include managing a team and implementing quality assurance protocols to maintain product integrity. Kite Pharma operates in the biopharmaceutical sector, focusing on innovative therapies for cancer treatment.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Munson earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, completing her studies from 2005 to 2010. She possesses expertise in both chemistry and microbiology, which enhances her effectiveness in quality control. This educational background supports her ability to understand complex biological processes and apply them in a pharmaceutical context.
Background in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Kelly Munson has a solid background in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked as a microbiologist prior to her current role. Her experience includes positions at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, where she served as a Pharmaceutical Microbiologist from 2011 to 2014. This foundational experience has contributed to her leadership capabilities in quality control.
Previous Roles at Lonza
Before joining Kite Pharma, Kelly Munson held several positions at Lonza, including Documentation Services Supervisor, QC Analyst II, QA Clearance Associate III, and QC Analyst III. Her tenure at Lonza spanned from 2015 to 2021, during which she developed a strong background in quality assurance and documentation services. These roles provided her with comprehensive knowledge of quality control processes in the pharmaceutical sector.
Experience in Quality Assurance
Kelly Munson has extensive experience in quality assurance, having worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist at Dairy Farmers of America for six months in 2014. Her roles at Lonza further solidified her expertise in quality control and documentation, equipping her with the skills necessary for her current leadership position at Kite Pharma.