Wike Tong
About Wike Tong
Wike Tong is the Head of Materials & Process Engineering at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in quality engineering and supplier management, with previous roles at companies such as BD, CareFusion, and Vyaire Medical.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Wike Tong serves as the Head of Materials & Process Engineering at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the materials engineering processes and ensures the integration of quality management systems. His responsibilities include managing supplier quality and process efficiencies, utilizing his extensive background in engineering and quality assurance.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to his current role, Wike Tong worked at Kite Pharma as the Lead of Materials, Supplier Quality Management from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, he focused on enhancing supplier quality processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His experience at Kite Pharma contributes to his expertise in CAR-T technology and supplier management.
Professional Background in Quality Engineering
Wike Tong has a diverse background in quality engineering, having held several key positions in the field. He worked at BD as Manager of Sourcing/Supplier Quality from 2014 to 2016 and at Vyaire Medical as Head of Global Supplier Quality & Incoming QC from 2016 to 2018. His roles involved managing supplier quality and implementing quality assurance processes across various organizations.
Education and Certifications
Wike Tong holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Structural Engineering from UCLA, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a System Engineering Certificate from UCLA from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at UC San Diego from 2004 to 2007 and obtained a Regulatory Affairs Essentials Certificate from UCSD Extensions from 2008 to 2009.
Expertise in Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies
Wike Tong utilizes Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality management systems and process efficiencies. His expertise in these methodologies supports his ability to manage cross-functional teams and integrate business strategies effectively. This focus on process development and validation is crucial in the medical devices and biopharmaceutical industry.