Linda Boele
About Linda Boele
Linda Boele is the Director of QC Microbiology at Bristol Myers Squibb in the Amsterdam Area, with over 20 years of experience in microbiology and quality control.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Linda Boele is currently serving as the Director of QC Microbiology at Bristol Myers Squibb in the Amsterdam Area. In this role, she oversees the Quality Control (QC) Microbiology operations, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards. Her responsibilities include managing the microbiology team, implementing quality control protocols, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the QC unit.
Experience at Kite Pharma
Linda Boele worked at Kite Pharma in various capacities from 2018 to 2022. She started as the Sr. Manager of Quality Control, a role she held for three years, before being promoted to Associate Director QC Microbiology. During her time at Kite Pharma, Linda led the QC Microbiology team through the company's expansion phase in the Netherlands, playing a critical role in scaling up quality control processes to meet increased production demands.
Role at Nutricia Medical Nutrition
From 2016 to 2018, Linda Boele served as the Factory Analytical Governance Manager at Nutricia Medical Nutrition in Zoetermeer. In this role, she was instrumental in establishing and fine-tuning quality control protocols. Her work ensured that the factory's analytical processes met high standards of compliance and operational efficiency, contributing to the overall quality of Nutricia's medical nutrition products.
Management Position at Eurofins Sinensis
Linda Boele held the position of Business Unit Manager at Eurofins Sinensis from 2015 to 2016 in Leiden. During this period, she managed a diverse team of professionals and focused on driving the growth of the business unit. Her role involved overseeing various aspects of business operations, including client management and the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing unit performance.
Early Career and Education
Linda Boele began her career as a Research Technician at LUMC from 2002 to 2005. She then joined TNO Defence, Security, and Safety as a Project Leader, where she contributed to microbiological research relevant to defense and safety projects. Linda holds a BSc in Medisch en Biologisch Laboratorium Onderzoek from Avans Hogeschool Breda, obtained between 1997 and 2001. Her foundational training and early career roles laid the groundwork for her extensive experience in microbiology and quality control.