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Yolanda Little
Associate Director, Kite Pharma
Location: Greensboro, NC United States
Joined: Aug 26th, 2025

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Johnson C. Smith University class of 1992

Undergrad Major: Biology

Campus Organization:

Alpha Kappa Alpha

North Carolina Central University class of 2026

Grad Major: Public Administration

Experience

I currently work with Kite Pharma as Associate Director
I have 33 years of experience working in the industry.

Associate Director | Kite Pharmaceuticals
From March 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
Lead development of innovative data-driven practices supporting clinical trial strategy and execution with focus on diversity and inclusion.

Sr. Manager-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Clinical Trials | Kite Pharmaceuticals
From June 2023 to February 2025 • 2 year(s)
Developed and implemented diversity strategies and FDA-mandated study diversity plans for clinical trials.

Diversity and Inclusion Country Lead - Special Assignment | Novartis Pharmaceuticals
From August 2020 to June 2023 • 3 year(s)
Defined and drove strategies for diverse participation in clinical trials, developed key relationships with external organizations, and educated 12,000+ associates on DEI.

Co-Founder and Co-Lead | Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trial Enrollment Council
From January 2018 to June 2023 • 5 year(s)
Co-founded national cross-functional team to increase diversity in clinical trials and led flagship education program reaching 1,000+ associates.

Sr. Regional Training Manager | Novartis Pharmaceuticals
From December 2013 to June 2023 • 10 year(s)
Developed and implemented training programs for Trial Monitoring associates and served as regional lead for global associate onboarding.

Expert Senior Clinical Research Associate | Novartis Pharmaceuticals
From March 2006 to November 2013 • 7 year(s)
Conducted site visits and ensured compliance with protocols, federal regulations, and company procedures.

Study Manager | Pro Unlimited
From January 2006 to January 2006 • 0 year(s)
Contract position as Study Manager for Aventis Corp client.

Clinical Research Specialist | Pfizer Corp.
From January 2005 to January 2005 • 0 year(s)
Clinical research specialist role at legacy Pharmacia Corp.

Clinical Research Associate | Schering-Plough Research Institute
From January 2004 to January 2004 • 0 year(s)
Clinical research associate responsibilities for pharmaceutical research.

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