Will Watts
About Will Watts
Will Watts is a Clinical Trial Manager at Kite Pharma in Seattle, Washington, with extensive experience in managing clinical trials, particularly for relapsed/refractory B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology and a certification in Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs.
Work at Kite Pharma
Will Watts has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2019, holding various roles within the organization. He currently serves as a Clinical Trial Manager, a position he has held since 2021 in Seattle, Washington. Prior to this role, he worked as a Clinical Trials Management Associate from 2019 to 2021 and briefly as a Senior Clinical Trial Management Associate for five months in 2021. His experience at Kite Pharma includes managing clinical trials specifically for relapsed/refractory B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia in both adult and pediatric populations.
Education and Expertise
Will Watts studied at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he earned a Master's of Science in Biotechnology in 2018. He also completed a program in Regulatory Affairs, achieving a Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs Certification in 2019. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of Alabama from 2008 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in navigating FDA regulations and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for clinical research.
Background in Clinical Trials
Will Watts has extensive experience in clinical trial management, having worked in various capacities since 2013. He served as a Senior Data Monitor/Certification Specialist at Neurocog Trials from 2013 to 2016. Following this, he worked as a Clinical Trial Specialist at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center from 2016 to 2019. His roles have equipped him with skills in managing electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the context of clinical trials.
Professional Experience
In addition to his current role at Kite Pharma, Will Watts has held several positions that contributed to his professional development in clinical research. His tenure at UAB School of Medicine from 2017 to 2018 provided him with lab experience, enhancing his understanding of clinical trial processes. His cumulative experience spans over a decade in the field, focusing on regulatory compliance and clinical trial management.