Paul Kelly
About Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly serves as the Senior Director of Facilities and Engineering at Kite Pharma, where he has focused on engineering strategies that enhance reliability and efficiency. Previously, he held key engineering roles at Novartis and Amgen, contributing to international projects and operational excellence initiatives.
Work at Kite Pharma
Paul Kelly serves as the Senior Director of Facilities and Engineering at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing engineering strategies that enhance reliability, planning, scheduling, efficiency, and cost management. His responsibilities also include ensuring quality compliance within the engineering department. Kelly's leadership in operational excellence programs has contributed to significant improvements in engineering processes at Kite Pharma, located in Santa Monica, California.
Previous Experience at Novartis
Before joining Kite Pharma, Paul Kelly worked at Novartis as the Head of Engineering and Maintenance from 2016 to 2018. During his two-year tenure in Broomfield, Colorado, he was responsible for overseeing engineering operations and maintenance strategies. His role involved implementing effective engineering practices that supported the company's operational goals.
Experience at Amgen
Paul Kelly held the position of Director of Engineering at Amgen from 2007 to 2016, where he worked for nine years in Thousand Oaks, California. His role involved managing engineering projects and initiatives that contributed to the company's operational success. Additionally, he completed global assignments for Amgen, demonstrating his capability to manage international engineering projects effectively.
Education and Expertise
Paul Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering from Technological University Dublin, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering and facilities management, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.