Sandra Aylard
About Sandra Aylard
Sandra Aylard serves as the Compliance Director at Kite Pharma, where she focuses on enhancing compliance through assurance programs and comprehensive training. She has previously held senior compliance roles at Amgen and holds a Bachelor of Science from California Lutheran University and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Work at Kite Pharma
Sandra Aylard serves as the Compliance Director at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on building assurance programs that enhance compliance within the organization. Aylard plays a key role in advising on compliance risks and strategies, ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory standards. Additionally, she has developed and implemented comprehensive compliance training programs to educate employees on best practices and compliance requirements.
Experience at Amgen
Prior to her current role, Sandra Aylard worked at Amgen for a total of five years in various compliance-related positions. From 2012 to 2017, she served as Compliance Senior Manager for the Corporate Integrity Agreement. Following this, she held the position of Compliance Senior Manager for Business Ethics and Global Communications from 2018 to 2021. Aylard also worked as Disbursements Senior Manager in Shared Services from 2009 to 2012. Her extensive experience at Amgen contributed to her expertise in compliance management.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Aylard obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from California Lutheran University, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. She further advanced her education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UCLA Anderson School of Management between 2011 and 2013. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in compliance and management.