Simon Gardiner
About Simon Gardiner
Simon Gardiner serves as the Executive Director of Technical Partnerships and Portfolio at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. He has over 25 years of experience in R&D, production, and contract manufacturing operations, with a strong background in biopharma and consumer goods.
Work at Kite Pharma
Simon Gardiner has served as the Executive Director of Technical Partnerships and Portfolio at Kite Pharma since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical partnerships and managing the portfolio of projects within the organization. His tenure at Kite Pharma has been marked by a focus on enhancing collaboration and driving strategic initiatives in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Simon Gardiner holds a PhD in Biochemical Engineering from the University of London, where he studied from 1981 to 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in the biopharma industry. He possesses diverse global expertise in business and technical operations, development, project engineering, and strategy.
Professional Background
Before his current role, Simon Gardiner worked at Kite Pharma as Senior Director of Alliance Management in Technical Operations from 2018 to 2021. His previous experience includes significant positions at Genentech, where he served as Associate Director of Business Management and later as Head of External Manufacturing for Biologics Business Operations. He also worked at Procter & Gamble as Section Head for 14 years.
Achievements in Biopharma and FMCG
With over 25 years of experience, Simon Gardiner has developed a strong background in research and development, production, and contract manufacturing operations. His career spans both the biopharmaceutical and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors, where he has contributed to various strategic initiatives and operational improvements.