Naren K, Executive Director - Supply Chain (External Supply and Partnerships) at Kite Pharma

Naren K

Executive Director - Supply Chain (External Supply and Partnerships) at Kite Pharma | Frederick, Maryland, United States

Profile last verified September 2026
Biotechnology Research Verified Profile Frederick, Maryland, United States
In role
5y 6m
At Kite Pharma
7y 11m
Total exp.
33y 11m
Job change risk
Low
Seniority tier
C-Suite / Owner
Data Confidence
90%
Naren K Socials
Naren K Work Experience

Kite Pharma Nov 2018 – Present · 7y 11m

  • VP / Site Head Jun 2022 – Present · 4y 4m
  • Executive Director - Supply Chain (External Supply and Partnerships) Apr 2021 – Present · 5y 6m
  • Executive Director - Supply Chain (Network Planning and Business Systems) Apr 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1y
  • Executive Director - Global Manufacturing Strategy and Operations Nov 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1y 5m

Amgen Dec 2005 – Oct 2018 · 12y 11m

  • Executive Director - Worldwide Manufacturing Sep 2015 – Oct 2018 · 3y 2m Promoted
  • Director, Operations Strategic Planning (July '11 - Aug '15), Senior Manager ( Nov '08 - Jun '11) Nov 2008 – Aug 2015 · 6y 10m Promoted
  • Sr Manager Research Operations / Pre-clinical Development (PKDM) Dec 2005 – Nov 2008 · 3y

Transform Pharmaceuticals ( acquired by Johnson & Johnson) Jan 2002 – Jan 2005 · 3y 1m

  • Operations/Contract Manufacturing Manager
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Cereon Genomics (A Monsanto Company) Jan 2000 – Jan 2002 · 2y 1m

  • Senior Process Engineer

Boston Scientific Inc Jan 1997 – Jan 2000 · 3y 1m

  • Senior Development Engineer

Polaroid Jan 1992 – Feb 1997 · 5y 2m

  • Engineer/Scientist
Decision making context
Function
Operations
Seniority tier
C-Suite / Owner
Reports to (inferred)
John Van Erp , Vice President Operations
Estimated team size
51-200
Budget influence
High

C-suite tier and executive director role managing operations and external partnerships.

Market influence
1 of 486,904 Executive Director profiles in United States
Naren K Skills
Biotechnology FDA Pharmaceutical Industry GMP Technology Transfer Validation Commercialization Cross-functional Team Leadership Strategy Biopharmaceuticals
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Management Strategic Planning Supply Chain Risk Management Process Engineering Information Technology Equipment Engineering Quality System Medical Devices Regulatory Requirements CMC Regulatory Affairs Statistical Data Analysis Project Management Team Leadership Manufacturing Operations Management High Throughput Screening Laboratory Automation Business Process Improvement Manufacturing Engineering
Naren K’s Colleagues
Dana L. Broughton, PhD, Esq

Dana L. Broughton, PhD, Esq

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Senior Counsel II, IP

Senior Counsel I, IP at Kite Pharma
(March 2023 – Present)

Jose Oramas

Jose Oramas

Santa Monica, California, United States

Quality That Accelerates Growth + Trust | Biotech & ATMP Manufacturing | Global Quality & Compliance | Inspection Readiness | Digital Transformation

• Chair the GDC working in close collaboration with industry experts and ISPE staff to achieve strategic objectives in support of ISPE members and industry at large.
• Provide timely feedback and approvals on ISPE Guidance Document proposals.
• Contribute to the developm...

Michelo Nappier

Michelo Nappier

Los Angeles, California, United States

/Senior financial and operational leaders/

Lead and manage a financial team including financial analysts, accountants and financial managers.
Ensures that the company's financial operations comply with accounting standards, regulations and company policies and oversees internal control procedures.
Work closely with oth...

Eslam Khedr

Eslam Khedr

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Senior Director -Head of Oncology Regional Headquarters. Passionate about proactively shaping the trend in the healthcare industry.

Leading the Oncology Regional Headquarters across the Middle East. (Cell Therapy & Oncology)
Leading the commercial teams & P&L across the Middle East.
Establish both Kite’s and Gilead’s Oncology presence & portfolio in the Middle East region.

Christophe Griolet

Christophe Griolet

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Vice-President & General Manager | US Organization at Kite, a Gilead Company

VP & General Manager | US Organization at Kite Pharma
(May 2024 – Present)

Jason Chiang

Jason Chiang

San Francisco Bay Area

Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety Physician

Director, Global Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance at Kite Pharma
(Mar 2022 – Present)

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What company does Naren K work for?

Naren K works for Kite Pharma.

What is Naren K's role at Kite Pharma?

Naren K is Executive Director - Supply Chain (External Supply and Partnerships)

What industry does Naren K work in?

Naren K works in the Biotechnology Research industry.

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