Lea Purnomo
About Lea Purnomo
Lea Purnomo serves as the Director of Global Marketing at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2019 and has extensive experience in global marketing and pricing roles at Celgene and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Work at Kite Pharma
Lea Purnomo has served as the Director of Global Marketing at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives that drive the company's global presence in the biopharmaceutical sector. Based in Santa Monica, California, she has contributed to Kite Pharma's mission of advancing innovative therapies for cancer treatment.
Current Role at Celgene
In addition to her position at Kite Pharma, Lea Purnomo holds the title of Associate Director, Global Pricing and Market Access at Celgene. She has been with Celgene since 2017, where she focuses on pricing strategies and market access initiatives. Her role is critical in ensuring that Celgene's products are accessible to patients while maintaining competitive pricing.
Previous Experience at Celgene
Lea Purnomo has a comprehensive background at Celgene, having previously worked as Senior Manager, Global Pricing and Market Access from 2015 to 2017. She also served as Manager, Global Business Planning and Analytics from 2013 to 2015. These roles allowed her to develop expertise in market analysis and pricing strategies within the pharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise
Lea Purnomo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in marketing and pricing within the pharmaceutical sector.
Career Background
Before her tenure at Celgene and Kite Pharma, Lea Purnomo worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb as Associate Director of Global Strategic Sourcing from 2005 to 2008. She also gained experience as an Associate at Strategy&, part of the PwC Network, from 2009 to 2011. This diverse career path has equipped her with valuable insights into the pharmaceutical and consulting industries.