Alan Taaghol, Ph.D.
About Alan Taaghol, Ph.D.
Alan Taaghol, Ph.D., is the Head of Validation at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., with extensive experience in quality engineering and compliance within the biopharmaceutical industry. He has held leadership roles at several prominent companies, including Kite Pharma and Amgen, and possesses a strong background in project management and regulatory standards.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Alan Taaghol, Ph.D. serves as the Head of Validation at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2023. His role involves overseeing validation processes within the organization, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in South San Francisco, California. His responsibilities include managing validation master plans and protocols, focusing on system lifecycle management.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Before joining Sana Biotechnology, Alan Taaghol worked at Kite Pharma as the Director of Global Quality Engineering from 2018 to 2023. In this position, he was responsible for corporate quality initiatives and played a key role in quality assurance processes. His tenure at Kite Pharma was marked by a focus on CAR-T Cell Therapy Quality Engineering.
Educational Background
Alan Taaghol holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University, where he also earned his Master’s degree in the same field. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Northeastern University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in validation and quality engineering.
Expertise in Quality Engineering and Compliance
Alan Taaghol possesses extensive expertise in quality engineering, particularly in CAR-T Cell Therapy. He is knowledgeable in GxP, CRF, and FDA regulations, with a strong focus on quality control and assurance programs. His experience includes managing project teams of up to 80 members and applying risk management techniques, including Six Sigma.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Alan Taaghol has demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout his career, managing large project teams in multi-site global environments. He holds certifications as a Scrum Master and Product Owner, indicating his proficiency in agile methodologies. His background includes strategic business planning and vendor negotiations, contributing to effective partnerships and collaborations.