Susana Medrano
About Susana Medrano
Susana Medrano is a Senior Manager of Strategy and Business Operations at Kite Pharma, with an extensive background in operations and management in the biotechnology sector. She holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science and an MBA, and has held various supervisory roles at companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific and Baxter International Inc.
Work at Kite Pharma
Susana Medrano has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2020, currently holding the position of Senior Manager, Strategy and Business Operations. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and optimizing business operations within the organization. Prior to her current position, she served as Manager, Strategy and Business Operations at Kite Pharma from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to the development and implementation of operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Susana Medrano holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology with an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering from California State University Channel Islands. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the same university. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both scientific and business disciplines.
Previous Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, Susana Medrano worked as a Central Operations Supervisor from 2017 to 2019 in Canoga Park. In this role, she managed operational processes and ensured efficiency within the organization. Prior to this position, she served as Manufacturing Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2014 to 2017, where she oversaw manufacturing operations and team performance.
Previous Experience at Baxter International Inc.
Susana Medrano's experience at Baxter International Inc. includes working as a Manufacturing Supervisor from 2011 to 2014, where she managed production processes and team dynamics. Additionally, she served as a Training Coordinator from 2006 to 2011, focusing on employee training and development initiatives within the organization. Her tenure at Baxter contributed to her operational management skills.