Valeria A. Judkowski, Ph.D.
About Valeria A. Judkowski, Ph.D.
Valeria A. Judkowski, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Director QA Head Site Qualification for Australia, Canada, Europe, and International at Kite Pharma. She has a strong background in immunology and quality assurance, with extensive experience in the biotechnology sector across multiple regions.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Valeria A. Judkowski, Ph.D. serves as the Senior Director QA Head Site Qualification Australia-Canada-Europe & International at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2018, operating from the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. In her role, she collaborates with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), Regulatory Affairs partners, and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to ensure that sponsor requirements are met across various regions.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current role, Judkowski worked at Kite Pharma as the Director of QA-Site Qualification EU for a period of nine months in 2018. She also held the position of Senior Manager, QA-Site Qualification EU for one month in 2017. Her experience at Kite Pharma has contributed to her expertise in quality assurance within the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Judkowski earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Immunology from the University of Buenos Aires, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Carlos Pellegrini Superior School of Commerce, obtained between 1984 and 1988. Additionally, she studied Microbiology and Immunology at the University of California San Diego from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background supports her strong scientific foundation in the field of immunotherapy.
Professional Background
Judkowski has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at The Scripps Research Institute from 2001 to 2004 and served as an Assistant Professor at Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies from 2008 to 2015. She also worked as a Product Quality and Manufacturing Consultant at ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Ltd from 2015 to 2017, gaining experience in both the United States and Europe.
Language Proficiency and International Experience
Judkowski is fluent in English, French, and Spanish. She has lived and worked in the United States, Europe, and South America, which has enhanced her ability to operate in diverse environments. This multilingual proficiency supports her collaborative efforts in international roles within the biopharmaceutical industry.