Tam Soden
About Tam Soden
Tam Soden serves as the Executive Director and Global Head of Quality Control at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having previously worked at notable organizations such as Amgen, Johnson & Johnson, and the Wellcome Trust.
Work at Kite Pharma
Tam Soden currently serves as the Executive Director and Global Head of Quality Control at Kite Pharma, a position held since 2020. In this role, Soden oversees quality control processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the integrity of products. Prior to this position, Soden was the Head of Analytical Development at Kite Pharma from 2017 to 2020. This experience contributed to a comprehensive understanding of the analytical methodologies and quality assurance practices critical in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Tam Soden worked at Amgen as a Principal Scientist from 2004 to 2013. During this nine-year tenure, Soden contributed to various projects focused on biopharmaceutical development and quality assurance. This role provided significant experience in the application of scientific principles to enhance product quality and compliance within a leading biotechnology company.
Experience at Johnson & Johnson
From 2013 to 2017, Tam Soden held the position of Director at Johnson & Johnson. In this capacity, Soden was responsible for managing quality control processes and ensuring that products met the necessary regulatory requirements. This role involved collaboration across various departments to maintain high standards of quality in product development.
Academic Background and Early Career
Tam Soden began an academic career as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Manchester from 1995 to 1996. Following this, Soden worked as an International Senior Research Fellow at the Wellcome Trust from 1996 to 2000, with responsibilities spanning the United Kingdom and South Africa. Additionally, Soden served as a Senior Scientist at NIBSC, UK, from 2000 to 2004, where expertise in scientific research and quality control was further developed.