Ramona Repaczki-Jones
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Experienced in accelerating and scaling the transition of cell therapy drug products from clinical to the commercial setting.
Over 16 years of experience in the cellular therapy with comprehensive understanding of complex cancer care operations and a strong track record of managing multifaceted projects and delivering results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, Cell Therapy Operations
Iovance Biotherapeutics
08.2020 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with HCPs to streamline the onboarding for commercial lifileucel.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
Sr Manager, Site Qualification
Kite Pharma, A Gilead Company
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Director, Cell Therapy
Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Manager
Foundation For The Accreditation Of Cellular Thera
01.2007 - 08.2014
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Project Manager, Microbiology Lab Automation
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
11.2005 - 01.2007
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Education
Master of Science - Software Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05.2001
Skills
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Media Spokesperson
- Senior Living Management
- Strategic Planning
- Management Team Leadership
- Change and Growth Management
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Building Trust with Clients
- Regulatory Compliance
- Program Leadership
- Performance Optimization Strategies
Additional Information
P UB L I CA T I O NS
Transplant center characteristics and survival after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in adults, Majhail, N.S., Mau, L., Chitphakdithai, P. et al. Bone Marrow Transplant (2019) doi:10.1038/s41409-019-0748-1
Moffitt’s ICE-T Fuels CAR-T Infrastructure Execution for Commercial Launch, Repaczki- Jones, Ramona et al. Biol Blood marrow Transplant. 2018 March, Volume 24, Issue 3, Supplement, S104,
Defining Competency to Empower BMT and Cellular Immunotherapy Quality Management Professionals in Healthcare, Repaczki-Jones, Ramona et al. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2019 Jan; 25(1):179-182. doi: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2018.08.017. Epub 2018 Aug 21.
National Survey of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Center Personnel, Infrastructure, and Models of Care Delivery Majhail, Navneet S. et al. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation , Volume 21, Issue 7, 1308 – 1314, doi.org/10.1016/j.bbmt.2015.03.020
Timeline
Executive Director, Cell Therapy Operations
Iovance Biotherapeutics
08.2020 - Current
Sr Manager, Site Qualification
Kite Pharma, A Gilead Company
08.2018 - 08.2020
Director, Cell Therapy
Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2014 - 08.2018
Manager
Foundation For The Accreditation Of Cellular Thera
01.2007 - 08.2014
Project Manager, Microbiology Lab Automation
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
11.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Software Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks