Arno Hoekstra
About Arno Hoekstra
Arno Hoekstra is a Sr. Manager of Quality Systems at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance, having held various positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Work at Kite Pharma
Arno Hoekstra has been serving as the Sr. Manager Quality Systems at Kite Pharma since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality management systems within the organization. His work focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high-quality processes in the pharmaceutical sector. Kite Pharma, known for its innovative therapies in oncology, benefits from his extensive experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Kite Pharma, Arno Hoekstra held several key positions in quality assurance. He worked at Mentor Medical Systems as a QA officer for one year from 2001 to 2002. He then served as Supervisor Quality Assurance at SynCo Bio Partners from 2007 to 2010. Following this, he was employed at Teva Pharmaceuticals, where he held the positions of Regulatory Compliance Manager from 2011 to 2013 and Senior Manager Regulatory Compliance from 2013 to 2016. His experience spans various aspects of quality systems and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Arno Hoekstra studied at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in quality systems and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This expertise supports his current role at Kite Pharma, where he applies his knowledge to enhance quality management practices.
Career Progression
Arno Hoekstra has a diverse career trajectory in the field of quality systems and regulatory compliance. He began his career as a Sr. Quality Control Associate at Centocor from 1998 to 2001. After that, he transitioned to various roles, including Manager Quality Systems at Sanquin from 2016 to 2018. His career reflects a consistent focus on quality assurance across multiple organizations, contributing to his current position at Kite Pharma.