Ryan Farr
About Ryan Farr
Ryan Farr is the Senior Manager of Reliability and Maintenance Excellence at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in reliability management, having previously held positions at Reliability Management Group, IDCON, INC., and FLSmidth.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Ryan Farr serves as the Senior Manager of Reliability and Maintenance Excellence at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the reliability and maintenance processes within the organization. His work is based in Santa Monica, California, where he contributes to the company's mission in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at IDCON, INC.
Before joining Kite Pharma, Ryan Farr worked at IDCON, INC. from 2011 to 2019. During his eight-year tenure, he held the positions of Management Consultant and Senior Consultant. His responsibilities included advising clients on reliability and maintenance strategies, which contributed to operational improvements in various industries.
Experience at Reliability Management Group
Ryan Farr began his career at Reliability Management Group (RMG), where he worked as a Senior Consultant from 1998 to 2001. Over the course of three years, he developed expertise in reliability management, which laid the foundation for his future roles in the industry.
Educational Background
Ryan Farr earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Oregon's Charles H. Lundquist College of Business, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology from Lewis and Clark College, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He also attended the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) from 1988 to 1990.
Experience at FLSmidth
Ryan Farr worked as a Senior Consultant at FLSmidth from 2001 to 2003. During this two-year period, he provided consulting services that focused on improving reliability and maintenance practices within the organization.