Rachel Hodge
About Rachel Hodge
Rachel Hodge is the Associate Director of Corporate Strategy at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in strategy and continuous improvement, having held positions at Unilever, North Highland, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Rachel Hodge serves as the Associate Director of Corporate Strategy at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that align with the company's goals. Her work contributes to the overall direction of the organization, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and market positioning within the biopharmaceutical industry. She is based in the Houston, Texas Area.
Previous Experience at Unilever
Prior to her current role, Rachel Hodge worked at Unilever in various capacities. She served as a Continuous Improvement Supervisor from 2010 to 2012 in Henderson, Nevada, where she focused on optimizing processes. Earlier, in 2009, she was a Supply Chain Co-op - Analyst for five months, gaining foundational experience in supply chain management. These roles provided her with insights into operational strategies and efficiency improvements.
Experience at North Highland
From 2017 to 2019, Rachel Hodge worked as a Strategy Manager at North Highland in the Houston, Texas Area. In this role, she was involved in strategic consulting, helping clients to identify and implement effective business strategies. Her experience at North Highland contributed to her expertise in corporate strategy and management consulting.
Role at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Rachel Hodge was employed at MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Project Manager in the Division of Surgery from 2012 to 2017. During her five years in this position, she managed various projects aimed at improving surgical processes and patient outcomes. Her role involved coordinating between different departments and ensuring that project goals were met efficiently.
Education and Academic Background
Rachel Hodge earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, process optimization, and analytical skills, which she has applied throughout her professional career.