Raymond Simmers
About Raymond Simmers
Raymond Simmers is a Sr. Manager of Facilities and Engineering at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2019. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and Business from the University of Phoenix, and has previously held roles at Shire Pharmaceuticals, TECH USA, and Arthrex.
Work at Kite Pharma
Raymond Simmers has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2019, serving as the Senior Manager of Facilities and Engineering. In this role, he oversees the management of facilities and engineering operations, ensuring that the infrastructure supports the company's objectives in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. His responsibilities include maintaining compliance with industry standards and optimizing facility performance.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current position, Raymond Simmers worked at Shire Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Quality Systems Documentation System Administration Specialist for four months in 2016. He also held a position at Arthrex as a Senior SAP SME Consultant for Plant Maintenance in 2015, where he contributed to operational efficiency in the Naples, Florida area. Additionally, he worked at TECH USA (McNeil Consumer Healthcare) from 2013 to 2015 as a Senior SAP Consultant for Plant Maintenance, focusing on compliance with consent decree requirements.
Education and Expertise
Raymond Simmers holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. He also studied at the University of Phoenix, where he earned a degree in Business. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and business management, which he applies in his current role in facilities and engineering.
Career Timeline
Raymond Simmers has a diverse career trajectory in the engineering and pharmaceutical sectors. He began his career at TECH USA (McNeil Consumer Healthcare) from 2013 to 2015, followed by a brief tenure at Arthrex in 2015. He then transitioned to Shire Pharmaceuticals for a short period in 2016 before joining Kite Pharma in 2019, where he has been for five years.