Cristina Cois
Associate Director of Research Laboratory Operations Kite Pharma
Cristina is a scientist-turned-laboratory operations leader with a passion for innovation. She brings broad experience from dynamic lab environments, starting in academia at UC Santa Cruz before moving into industry. At Beyond Meat, she played a key role in scaling lab operations during its growth from startup to public company. Now at Kite Pharma, she continues to optimize lab systems that support pioneering work in biopharma.
Seminars
- Applying the principles of goal-oriented management to provide continuous junior support
- Exploring metrics tracking in operations to understand where to establish improvements
- Establishing useful mentoring tips to help direct reports reach their full potential to support R&D
Dedicated to any and every lab operations professional looking to uplevel their personal development and soft skills, join LOFM’s signature careers evening to master your lab operations journey. We truly recognize how much you give to your scientists, so the LOFM Careers Evening is our chance to give back to you!
Careers Panel: Excelling in Your Operations Career to Achieve Personal Milestones
Join this senior-led panel discussion to better define the operations career ladder and understand key skills to succeed in your role, to futureproof your development opportunities and become an effective asset to your business.
Careers Spotlight
Join senior professionals in a series of short case studies on career progression to inspire your own experience and uncover the skills needed to thrive in the lab operations environment.
