Edward J. Kim, MBA, Pmp
About Edward J. Kim, MBA, Pmp
Edward J. Kim is a Senior Director of Program Management at Instil Bio, where he oversees project management and financial forecasting for clinical and regulatory teams. He has extensive experience in R&D project management, having held leadership roles at various pharmaceutical companies including Allergan, Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, and Kite Pharma.
Current Role at Instil Bio
Edward J. Kim serves as the Senior Director of Program Management at Instil Bio. In this role, he leads the development of project-specific GANTTs and financial forecasting models that are utilized by Clinical and Regulatory Teams, Finance, and Corporate Project Management. He is responsible for the selection of Clinical Vendors, overseeing the processes, systems, and tools necessary for Request for Proposals (RFPs), contracting, budgeting, tracking, and forecasting of development projects. Additionally, he manages and develops the careers of two Clinical Project Managers and provides interim Project Management leadership for Clinical Trials during the selection and ramp-up of Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Instil Bio, Edward J. Kim held several significant roles in project management across various organizations. He worked at Kite Pharma as the Director of Program Management for Cell Therapy from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the Director of R&D Project Management at Sienna Biopharmaceuticals from 2016 to 2019. His career also includes a position as Associate Director of R&D Project Management at Allergan, following the acquisition of Kythera, where he worked from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he served as a Clinical Research Manager at ISTA Pharmaceuticals and as a Senior Clinical Study Manager at Allergan.
Educational Background
Edward J. Kim earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, where he studied from 1997 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in project management and clinical research.
Career Development and Leadership
In his current position at Instil Bio, Edward J. Kim is actively involved in career development and leadership. He directly manages two Clinical Project Managers, focusing on their professional growth and development within the organization. He facilitates Development Leadership Team meetings, project updates, and CRO vendor meetings to ensure effective tracking and follow-up on action items, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Expertise in Clinical Operations
Edward J. Kim has extensive expertise in clinical operations, particularly in project management within the biopharmaceutical industry. His responsibilities have included the development and execution of processes for vendor selection, budgeting, and forecasting of development projects. His experience spans multiple organizations and roles, highlighting his proficiency in managing complex projects and leading teams in the clinical research space.