Philip Monzon
About Philip Monzon
Philip Monzon serves as the Associate Director at Kite Pharma since 2022, bringing extensive experience in quality control from previous roles at Genentech and other pharmaceutical companies.
Work at Kite Pharma
Philip Monzon has served as Associate Director at Kite Pharma since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various quality control processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His experience in the biotechnology sector contributes to Kite Pharma's mission of developing innovative cancer therapies.
Previous Experience at Genentech
Before joining Kite Pharma, Philip Monzon worked at Genentech for eight years, from 2014 to 2022. He held the position of Quality Control Supervisor Microbiology, where he managed quality control operations and led teams in ensuring product safety and compliance. His earlier role at Genentech was as QC Associate II from 2005 to 2014.
Early Career in Quality Control
Philip Monzon began his career in quality control at Alliance Pharmaceuticals as a QC Associate in 2002. He later worked at Biogen Idec as a QC Senior Analyst from 2003 to 2004. His foundational experience in these roles established his expertise in quality assurance and microbiology.
Education and Expertise
Philip Monzon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis on Molecular and Cellular Biology from San Diego State University. He studied there from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in quality control and microbiology within the biotechnology industry.