Ellis Besseling Smits
About Ellis Besseling Smits
Ellis Besseling Smits is a Senior Specialist in Quality Systems at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in quality assurance roles across multiple companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Work at Kite Pharma
Ellis Besseling Smits has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2020, serving as a Senior Specialist in Quality Systems. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations within the organization. His tenure at Kite Pharma has spanned four years, during which he has contributed to the development and maintenance of quality management systems.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current position, Ellis Besseling Smits held various roles in quality assurance across multiple organizations. He worked at Wacker Biotech B.V. as a Quality Officer from 2015 to 2020 and as a QA Validation Officer for six months in 2020. His experience also includes a role as a Development QA Officer at OctoPlus from 2014 to 2015 and as a QA Officer / LIMS Application Manager at HAL Allergy from 2006 to 2010.
Early Career at HAL Allergy
Ellis Besseling Smits began his career at HAL Allergy, where he worked in several capacities. He served as a QC Coordinator from 2004 to 2006 and later transitioned to a QA Officer / LIMS Application Manager role from 2006 to 2010. He also provided QC support for one year in 2010. His experiences at HAL Allergy laid the foundation for his expertise in quality control and assurance.
Education and Expertise
Ellis Besseling Smits studied Analytical Chemistry at HLO Analytische Chemie, where he earned the degree of Chemisch Ingenieur. His education spanned from 1994 to 1998, equipping him with a solid foundation in analytical techniques and quality systems relevant to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Experience with Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Ellis Besseling Smits worked at Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson, as a Validation Automation Engineer from 2012 to 2013. This role contributed to his extensive background in validation processes within the pharmaceutical sector, enhancing his skills in quality assurance and compliance.