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Jose Caraballo on Adaptability, Leadership & the Future of Cell Therapy.

Jose Caraballo on Adaptability, Leadership & the Future of Cell Therapy.

Update: 2025-03-19
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Quality, Hemish speaks with Jose Caraballo, a biotech leader with over 30 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing science, and quality leadership.

Jose started his career in process engineering, optimizing yields and scaling up production. 

Over time, he made a deliberate shift into quality leadership, recognizing that understanding the external side of the business - suppliers, regulators, and customers, was just as important as technical expertise.

Now, as a VP of Quality at Kite Pharma, a leader in cell therapy manufacturing, Jose is deeply involved in shaping the future of quality in biotech and remains passionate about driving innovation and leadership in the biotech space.

In this conversation we cover:


✅ The shift from compliance-focused quality to strategic quality leadership

✅ Why quality is a company-wide responsibility, not just a QA function

✅ How moving from technical roles to quality leadership can accelerate career growth

✅ The importance of curiosity and adaptability in biotech

✅ How CGT is changing expectations for speed, risk management, and patient impact

✅ The role of automation and AI in quality systems

✅ Lessons from moving into senior leadership and managing teams effectively

✅ What biotech companies need to focus on to embed quality culture at every level


Jose’s career journey is a great example of how technical expertise, business strategy, and leadership all come together to drive impact in biotech.

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Jose Caraballo on Adaptability, Leadership & the Future of Cell Therapy.

Jose Caraballo on Adaptability, Leadership & the Future of Cell Therapy.