Rubina Siddiqi, PhD
About Rubina Siddiqi, PhD
Rubina Siddiqi, PhD, is the Senior Director of Global Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2020. She specializes in oncology, hematology, and cell-based therapies, and has over a decade of experience in medical communications and evidence generation programs.
Work at Kite Pharma
Rubina Siddiqi serves as the Senior Director of Global Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on strategic management of medical communications and publications, particularly in the fields of oncology and hematology. Siddiqi plays a key role in overseeing evidence generation programs and investigator-sponsored trials, contributing to the advancement of cell-based therapies. Her work supports the clinical value of Kite Pharma's innovative treatments.
Education and Expertise
Rubina Siddiqi earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physiology from the University of Ottawa, where she studied from 1988 to 1998. She furthered her education with a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1998 to 2000. Siddiqi specializes in oncology, hematology, stem cell research, and cell-based therapies, bringing over 10 years of experience in traditional and translational oncology research to her current role.
Background
Prior to her current position at Kite Pharma, Rubina Siddiqi worked at Amgen as a Medical Director from 2018 to 2020. She also held the role of Senior Manager of Medical Communications at Amgen from 2009 to 2020. Her extensive background in medical affairs and research has equipped her with a deep understanding of the strategic management of medical information and publications.
Achievements
Rubina Siddiqi has made significant contributions to the field of Medical Affairs, particularly in the management of evidence generation programs and investigator-sponsored trials. Her work supports the clinical value of treatments in oncology and hematology, demonstrating her commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient care.