Vaishali Shah
About Vaishali Shah
Vaishali Shah is the Head of Quality Systems & Compliance in Clinical Cell Therapy Manufacturing at Kite Pharma, with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, specializing in Quality Control Microbiology.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Vaishali Shah serves as the Head of Quality Systems & Compliance in Clinical Cell Therapy Manufacturing at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her extensive expertise in quality control and compliance within the biopharmaceutical sector. In this role, she ensures that all routine activities in the Quality Control Microbiology laboratory adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards.
Previous Experience at Genentech
Vaishali Shah has a significant history with Genentech, where she worked in various capacities from 2005 to 2016. She began as a QC Analyst for two months, then progressed to a QC Associate from 2005 to 2007, followed by a Senior QC Associate from 2007 to 2015. Her final role at Genentech was as a Technical Manager in Quality Control Microbiology for one year. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in quality control processes.
Educational Background
Vaishali Shah holds a Master's degree in Microbiology from Sardar Patel University, which she completed from 1990 to 1992. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the same institution from 1986 to 1990. She also studied Clinical Microbiology at American Medical Technology, where she obtained her Medical Technologist certification in 2004.
Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
With over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, Vaishali Shah specializes in Quality Control Microbiology. Her career includes roles at Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd. as an R&D Biotechnology Officer from 1993 to 1996 and at Apotex Inc. as a QC Microbiologist in 2004. Her extensive background equips her with a deep understanding of quality systems and compliance.
Technical and Management Skills
Vaishali Shah possesses strong technical and people management skills, demonstrated by her ability to meet timelines for multiple technical projects. Her experience across various roles in quality control and compliance has enabled her to develop a comprehensive skill set that supports her current responsibilities in ensuring quality standards in clinical cell therapy manufacturing.