Rachel Sabhlok
About Rachel Sabhlok
Rachel Sabhlok serves as the Human Resources Director at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2022. She holds an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, including Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Rachel Sabhlok serves as the Human Resources Director at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees a wide range of Human Resources services and provides proactive leadership and consultation to senior leadership teams. Her responsibilities include supporting organizational design and assessment for the Tech Ops organization, ensuring that the company adapts effectively to complex and competitive situations.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Rachel Sabhlok held various positions in Human Resources across multiple organizations. She worked at Northrop Grumman as Senior Manager, Human Resources from 2017 to 2022, and as Human Resources Manager from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Human Resources Business Partner at Northrop Grumman from 2014 to 2017. Her experience also includes roles at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, where she worked as a Senior Human Resources Specialist and Human Resources Generalist.
Educational Background
Rachel Sabhlok earned her MBA in Leadership and Managing Organization Change from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, studying from 2008 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in Human Resources and organizational change management.
Change Management Expertise
In her professional career, Rachel Sabhlok has developed a specialization in change management. She provides change management expertise to enhance employee adaptation and proficiency during organizational changes. Additionally, she develops and deploys change management training across various client groups, ensuring that employees are well-prepared for transitions within the organization.
Career Progression at Raytheon
Rachel Sabhlok's career at Raytheon included multiple roles that contributed to her growth in Human Resources. She began as a participant in the Raytheon Financial Leadership Development Program from 2005 to 2007, followed by positions as a Senior Financial Analyst and Senior Human Resources Specialist. She also worked as a Human Resources Generalist in both engineering and operations roles, gaining diverse experience in the field.