Will Junker

Kite Pharma, Inc.
Sr. Director Quality Engineering
Director of Quality Assurance/Validation – Corporate Level Strategist and Change Agent who leverages wide background in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, processes analysis and – improvement, validation, quality assurance, IT, process automation and project management to retain enterprise focus while developing and deploying detailed solutions with maximum value to the organization.
Throughout his career defined and implemented integrated corporate practices for quality and validation as well as applied cutting edge IT/automation technologies and utilized regulatory opportunities - thus increased efficiency, reduced cycle times and generated favorable compliance status across enterprise.
Myers-Briggs: ENTP – “bringer of change”, thrives on challenge, seeking to make a difference through operational excellence and accountability for deliverables with highest standards in integrity. Seasoned manager, trained and experienced in conflict resolution, situational leadership and communication. Comfortable in matrix organization environments with complex reporting structures, skilled and competent, as project and program manager trained in PMI methodology.