Larisa Didis
About Larisa Didis
Larisa Didis serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources and Interim Head of Talent Acquisition at Kite Pharma. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she specializes in organizational strategy, global M&A integration, and compensation strategy.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Larisa Didis serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources and Interim Head of Talent Acquisition at Kite Pharma. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's human resources strategies and talent acquisition efforts. Her position is based in Santa Monica, California, where she focuses on aligning HR initiatives with the company's business objectives.
Previous Experience at Juno Therapeutics
Prior to her current role, Larisa Didis worked at Juno Therapeutics, Inc. as the Director of People from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in the Greater Seattle Area, she was responsible for overseeing HR functions and supporting the organization's growth and development in the biotechnology sector.
Experience at Sana Biotechnology
Larisa Didis held the position of Senior Director of People at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she focused on human resources management and strategy, contributing to the company's efforts in the biotechnology field while based in Seattle, Washington.
Background in Amazon
Larisa Didis has extensive experience at Amazon.com, where she worked in various HR roles from 1999 to 2016. Her positions included Retail Recruiting Manager, Sr. HR Manager for Mobile and Emerging Digital Products, and Sr. HR Business Partner. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in human resources management and organizational strategy.
Education and Expertise
Larisa Didis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education from Central Washington University, studying from 1989 to 1994. She possesses expertise in organizational strategy and design, global M&A due diligence and integration, and compensation and rewards strategy. Her background supports her ability to structure organizations effectively and create competitive compensation packages.