Bas Moleman
About Bas Moleman
Bas Moleman is a Senior Process Engineer at Kite Pharma, where he leads technical support for cell therapy product manufacturing. He has extensive experience in biotech and operational roles across several companies, including MSD, Merck, and HEINEKEN.
Work at Kite Pharma
Currently, Bas Moleman serves as a Senior Process Engineer at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads and coordinates front line technical support for the manufacturing of cell therapy products. His responsibilities include investigating and coordinating the resolution of deviations using Root Cause Analysis tools. Additionally, he represents manufacturing operations in Change Control, CAPA, and Deviation meetings, ensuring that production processes meet regulatory and operational standards.
Previous Experience in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
Bas Moleman has extensive experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. He worked at MSD as a Biotech Specialist from 2018 to 2020 and as an Improvement Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles include serving as an Operational Coach at Merck from 2010 to 2014 and as a Tissue Culture Production Employee from 2009 to 2010. He also held positions at Centocor as a Junior Technician and Senior Technician between 2002 and 2009, contributing to various aspects of production and technical support.
Education and Expertise
Bas Moleman studied Biochemistry at Hogeschool Leiden, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree from 2000 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in process engineering and technical support within the biotech sector. His expertise includes writing and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, and other operational documents in collaboration with technical and operational stakeholders.
Leadership and Coordination Skills
Throughout his career, Bas Moleman has demonstrated leadership and coordination skills in various roles. At Kite Pharma, he leads front line technical support for manufacturing processes. His experience at HEINEKEN as Teamleider verpakken from 2014 to 2017 further showcases his ability to manage teams and coordinate operations effectively. His roles have consistently involved collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful production outcomes.