Laura Alquist
About Laura Alquist
Laura Alquist serves as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, where she ensures the successful delivery of life-saving cell therapy products. With extensive experience at Amgen in various supply chain roles, she has a strong background in operations and management.
Work at Kite Pharma
Laura Alquist has been with Kite Pharma since October 2016. She initially served as Senior Director of Supply Chain for two years before advancing to the role of Vice President of Global Supply Chain in 2018. In her current position, she is responsible for the successful delivery of Kite's life-saving cell therapy products. Her role encompasses overseeing logistics, packaging engineering, inventory management, sourcing and procurement, supply and operations planning, master data governance, and business systems. She collaborates closely with various departments, including Tech Ops, Commercial and Clinical Operations, and IT.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Prior to joining Kite Pharma, Laura Alquist held multiple positions at Amgen from 1996 to 2016. She began her career there as a Document Coordinator and progressed through roles such as Associate Manager, Supply Chain Manager, and Senior Manager of Supply Chain. She also served as Director of Operations Business Systems and Director of Supply Chain. Her tenure at Amgen spanned over 20 years, during which she gained extensive experience in supply chain management and operations.
Education and Expertise
Laura Alquist earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) from California Lutheran University. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both business management and public policy, which supports her expertise in supply chain operations and management in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Background
Laura Alquist has a diverse background in supply chain management and operations within the biopharmaceutical sector. Her career began at Amgen, where she held various roles that contributed to her deep understanding of supply chain processes. This experience laid the groundwork for her current leadership role at Kite Pharma, where she applies her knowledge to ensure the effective delivery of critical therapies.