Sophie Lebreton Thomas
About Sophie Lebreton Thomas
Sophie Lebreton Thomas is the Marketing Director for Cell Therapy (CAR T) at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in various marketing and product management roles across several leading companies.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Sophie Lebreton Thomas serves as the Marketing Director for Cell Therapy (CAR T) at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the strategic marketing initiatives within the cell therapy sector. Her role focuses on advancing Kite Pharma's CAR T therapies, enhancing market presence, and driving product awareness in the oncology field.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current role, Sophie worked at Kite Pharma as the Associate Director of Marketing for Cell Therapy (CAR T) from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she was involved in marketing strategies and initiatives that supported the growth and development of CAR T therapies, further establishing her expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Sophie holds a Marketing Intelligence Master's degree from HEC Paris, which she completed from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she earned a PharmD from Université de Rennes I, studying from 2006 to 2012. She also pursued a Master's degree in Immunological Therapeutics at Université Paris Descartes from 2017 to 2018, enhancing her knowledge in therapeutic areas relevant to her career.
Career Path in Pharmaceuticals
Sophie has a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. Her experience includes positions at Gilead Sciences, GSK, Novartis, Roche, and Sanofi. She has held roles ranging from Product Manager to Medical Science Liaison, gaining extensive knowledge in oncology and cell therapy marketing.
Internship Experience
Sophie began her career with internships that provided foundational experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Notably, she interned as an Oncology Junior Product Manager at Takeda Pharmaceuticals in 2011 and as a Quality Assurance Junior Project Manager at Sanofi in 2010. These early roles contributed to her understanding of product management and quality assurance in the industry.