Andreas Tietze
About Andreas Tietze
Andreas Tietze is a Cell Therapy Account Manager at Kite Pharma, with a background in supply chain management and operational frameworks for CAR-T centers. He has held various roles in prominent companies such as Novartis and Barry Callebaut, and he holds a Master's degree in Business Development and Promotion.
Work at Kite Pharma
Andreas Tietze has been serving as a Cell Therapy Account Manager at Kite Pharma since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for establishing and managing CAR-T therapy centers throughout Switzerland. His work focuses on enhancing access to advanced cell therapy treatments, contributing to the development of the cell therapy infrastructure in the region.
Previous Experience at Novartis
Prior to his current position, Andreas Tietze held multiple roles at Novartis. He worked as a Supply Chain & Sales Planning Manager from 2013 to 2016 in the Zurich Area, and again from 2017 to 2018 in Rotkreuz, focusing on oncology and CAR-T therapies. He also served as a Supply Chain Assistant for five months in 2013 and as an Apheresis Operations Investigator from 2018 to 2019 in Basel, where he managed customer operations across the Nordics, Netherlands, and Germany.
Experience at Barry Callebaut
Andreas Tietze worked at Barry Callebaut as a Supply Chain Origin Expert for one year from 2011 to 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland. In this position, he was involved in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Educational Background
Andreas Tietze holds a Master's Degree in Business Development and Promotion from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in International Management from ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, studying from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he studied International Management at Tecnológico de Monterrey for one year from 2009 to 2010, achieving a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
Entrepreneurial Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Andreas Tietze co-founded and served as CEO of Biber Solutions S.A.S in Medellin, Colombia, for one year from 2017 to 2018. This experience contributed to his understanding of business operations and management in diverse markets.