Khachik Najaryan, Ms, MBA, M(ascp)
About Khachik Najaryan, Ms, MBA, M(ascp)
Khachik Najaryan is a Senior Manager of Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics and an MBA, and has over nine years of experience in the biotechnology industry.
Work at Kite Pharma
Khachik Najaryan has been serving as the Senior Manager of Supply Chain at Kite Pharma since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and ensuring efficient processes within the organization. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Operations Manager at Kite Pharma from 2018 to 2021, where he managed various operational aspects of the company. His tenure at Kite Pharma spans a total of three years, contributing to the company's mission in the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Khachik Najaryan holds multiple degrees in the field of science and business. He earned a Master’s in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics from California State University Channel Islands, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he completed a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at the same institution during the same period. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from California State University-Northridge, completed between 2002 and 2008. He also holds an ASCP certification in clinical microbiology.
Professional Background
Khachik Najaryan has over nine years of experience in the biotechnology industry, with a diverse professional background. He began his career as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician at the Department of Veterans Affairs from 2010 to 2011. He then worked at Amgen as a Quality Control Microbiology Associate from 2011 to 2013. Following this, he held various positions at Baxalta and DxTerity, including Quality Analyst and Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, respectively. His experience includes roles focused on quality assurance and control, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Achievements in Quality Assurance
Throughout his career, Khachik Najaryan has demonstrated a strong focus on quality assurance and project management. He worked at DxTerity in several capacities, including as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist II and later as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. His roles involved managing quality processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His proven track record includes managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, showcasing his organizational skills and ability to work effectively within teams.