Pauline Yang
About Pauline Yang
Pauline Yang serves as the Associate Director and Supply Chain Product Lead at Kite Pharma, bringing extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in cell therapies. She holds multiple degrees from UCLA, including a Bachelor's in Materials Science and Engineering, a Master's in Systems Engineering, and an MBA.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Pauline Yang serves as the Associate Director, Supply Chain Product Lead at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's supply chain management and product development efforts. Her role focuses on optimizing product variation management and ensuring efficient supply chain operations within the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current role, Pauline Yang worked at Kite Pharma in various capacities. She was the Sr Manager of Product Variation Management from 2022 to 2024 and the Manager of Product Variation Management Lead from 2020 to 2022. In these positions, she developed expertise in managing product variations and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Experience at UCLA
Pauline Yang's early career included multiple roles at UCLA. She worked as a Laboratory Research Assistant from 2014 to 2016, with additional internships and research positions dating back to 2011. Her work involved hands-on research in the CNSI building, contributing to her foundational knowledge in scientific research and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Pauline Yang has a robust educational background from UCLA, holding a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, a Master's degree in Systems Engineering, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management. Her studies have equipped her with expertise in both engineering principles and business management, particularly in the context of autologous and allogeneic cell therapies in the pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Background
Pauline Yang's professional journey includes significant roles in the pharmaceutical industry, notably at Amgen as an Associate Engineer from 2016 to 2017. Her diverse experiences across research, engineering, and supply chain management have shaped her comprehensive understanding of the industry, enabling her to effectively contribute to product development and management.