Vaishali Shukla, PhD
About Vaishali Shukla, PhD
Vaishali Shukla, PhD, serves as the Vice President of Global Quality - Manufacturing at Kite Pharma and has extensive experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry. She holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Chapman University and has held leadership roles at various companies, including Takeda Pharmaceuticals and uniQure.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Vaishali Shukla serves as the Vice President of Global Quality - Manufacturing at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's commitment to quality assurance in the manufacturing process. Her role involves overseeing quality systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within the organization.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current role, Vaishali Shukla worked at Kite Pharma as the Quality Site Head for a brief period in 2020. This role involved managing quality operations at a specific site, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Affairs Advisory Committee Member at Chapman University
Since 2021, Vaishali Shukla has been a member of the Regulatory Affairs Advisory Committee at Chapman University. In this capacity, she provides insights and guidance on regulatory affairs, drawing on her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Vaishali Shukla holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Chapman University. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices from Northeastern University. Additionally, she has a Master of Science (MS) in Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Master of Science (MSc) in Biology and Botany from Bhopal University.
Career History in Quality Assurance
Vaishali Shukla has a robust background in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical sector. She worked as a QA Manager at Takeda Pharmaceuticals from 2007 to 2013, followed by a role as Product Quality Director at Shire from 2013 to 2018. She then served as VP and Head of Global Quality at uniQure from 2018 to 2020, before joining Kite Pharma.