Samir Padua, Pmp
About Samir Padua, Pmp
Samir Padua is a Senior Process Engineer II at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in biologics commercial operations and drug product packaging. He has held various engineering and management roles at companies including Amgen, Gilead Sciences, and ProPharma Group, and holds degrees in Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry.
Work at Kite Pharma
Samir Padua has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Senior Process Engineer II since 2017. In this role, he focuses on process engineering within the biologics sector, contributing to the development and optimization of manufacturing processes. His expertise includes managing complex engineering projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His tenure at Kite Pharma reflects his commitment to advancing therapeutic solutions.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Prior to his current position, Samir Padua worked at Amgen for a total of five years from 2008 to 2013. He held the roles of Project Manager and Drug Product Inspection Line Owner during his time in Puerto Rico. His responsibilities included overseeing drug product packaging and inspection operations, as well as managing departmental projects. He also served as a Manufacturing Specialist at Amgen from 2004 to 2008, gaining foundational experience in manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Samir Padua earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico, completed from 1992 to 1995. His educational background supports his extensive experience in biologics commercial operations, including analytical services development for small-scale operations.
Experience at Gilead Sciences and ProPharma Group
Samir Padua worked at Gilead Sciences as a Senior Validation Engineer from 2015 to 2017 in Oceanside, California. His role involved ensuring the validation of manufacturing processes and equipment. Prior to that, he was a Process Engineer at ProPharma Group for one year in Durham, NC, from 2014 to 2015, where he contributed to process improvement initiatives and compliance with regulatory standards.
Professional Background in Biologics
With over ten years of experience in biologics commercial operations, Samir Padua has developed a strong background in new drug substance commercial facility start-up and large-scale purification process equipment. His expertise encompasses departmental and capital project management, as well as drug product packaging and inspection operations, making him a valuable asset in the biopharmaceutical industry.