Stephanie Monahan
About Stephanie Monahan
Stephanie Monahan serves as a Team Lead at Kite Pharma, where she supervises operations in a commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Scripps College and has extensive experience in the biotechnology sector, including roles at Kite Pharma and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Stephanie Monahan currently serves as a Team Lead (Supervisor) at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2020. She operates in Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands, where she supervises the on-the-floor operations of a commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility. Her responsibilities include providing training and ongoing coaching to staff, conducting annual performance reviews, and communicating process improvements to senior management and other departments.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current role, Stephanie Monahan worked at Kite Pharma in various capacities. She served as a Cell Therapy Specialist III from 2019 to 2020 in the Amsterdam Area, where she focused on compliance standards and manufacturing documentation. Additionally, she held the position of Cell Therapy Specialist and EHS Representative from 2017 to 2019 in El Segundo, California, where she was involved in process improvements and problem resolution.
Education and Academic Background
Stephanie Monahan earned her Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology from Scripps College, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. In 2015, she also attended The University of Queensland for 11 months, further enhancing her academic credentials in the field of life sciences.
Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Before joining Kite Pharma, Stephanie Monahan worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Life Sciences Consultant from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she contributed to various projects and initiatives within the life sciences sector, gaining valuable experience that would support her future endeavors in the biotechnology industry.
Skills and Contributions
Throughout her career, Stephanie Monahan has developed a strong skill set in training, coaching, and process improvement. She has reviewed manufacturing documentation for compliance, established timelines, and supported continuous improvement projects. Her ability to investigate and resolve operational problems by identifying root causes has contributed to the efficiency of the teams she has led.