Rafal Staros Caldwell, Csm
About Rafal Staros Caldwell, Csm
Rafal Staros Caldwell is a Senior Manager in Supply Chain Management at Kite Pharma, with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He has a strong background in project management, business process mapping, and system enhancement, having previously worked as a Senior Information Technology Project Manager at Amgen for 22 years.
Work at Kite Pharma
Rafal Staros Caldwell serves as the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Management at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and ensuring efficient processes within the organization. His work is based in Santa Monica, California, where he applies his extensive experience in project management and business process mapping to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Before joining Kite Pharma, Rafal Staros Caldwell worked at Amgen for 22 years, from 1999 to 2021. He held the position of Senior Information Technology Project Manager, where he managed various IT projects that supported the company's operational needs. His long tenure at Amgen provided him with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry's IT requirements.
Education and Expertise
Rafal Staros Caldwell earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the University of Southern California, where he studied Business Administration and Management. His educational background complements his professional experience, equipping him with knowledge in business process mapping, change management, and various project management methodologies, including Scrum, RUP, and Waterfall.
Consulting Background
Prior to his long tenure at Amgen, Rafal Staros Caldwell worked as an Information Technology Consultant for various organizations, including Ernst & Young and Booz-Allen, from 1998 to 1999. This role allowed him to gain experience in IT solutions across multiple sectors, further enhancing his skills in requirements elicitation, test management, and system enhancement.
Skills and Software Proficiency
Rafal Staros Caldwell possesses a diverse skill set that includes staff and budget management, product road mapping, and business case development. He is proficient in a variety of software tools such as Salesforce, Quip, Jira, SharePoint, Box, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project, Visio, and PowerPoint, which he utilizes to support his project management and supply chain responsibilities.