Emmie Heeren
About Emmie Heeren
Emmie Heeren serves as the Senior Manager of Engineering at Kite Pharma and has held various leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including positions at ISPE and ProPharma Group. With a strong background in data integrity and quality systems, she has contributed to the Pharma 4.0 operation model and has extensive experience in engineering and quality assurance.
Work at Kite Pharma
Emmie Heeren serves as the Senior Manager Engineering at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her work contributes to the development and implementation of innovative solutions within the organization, enhancing operational efficiency.
Current Role at ISPE
Heeren is the ISPE Chair of the Pharma 4.0 Group Data Integrity by Design since 2019. In this capacity, she plays a key role in drafting models essential for the Pharma 4.0 operational framework. Her leadership in this group focuses on integrating data integrity principles into pharmaceutical processes, promoting best practices across the industry.
Professional Background
Emmie Heeren has a diverse professional background in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Prior to her current role, she worked at ProPharma Group, where she held multiple positions, including Head of QA and Data Integrity Europe Program Manager. Her experience also includes significant roles at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, where she served as Business System Owner MES and Senior Engineer Purification.
Education and Expertise
Heeren holds a Master of Science in Life Science & Technology from Delft University of Technology, which she completed from 2000 to 2005. She also studied at Hoger Laboratorium Onderwijs, achieving a propedeuse in Medisch biologisch. Her educational background supports her expertise in engineering and quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Achievements in Data Integrity
Throughout her career, Emmie Heeren has focused on ensuring systematic approaches and quality system implementation in client processes. As a manager of the Data Integrity group at ProPharma Group, she translates current regulations into practical guidance, enhancing compliance and operational effectiveness in the pharmaceutical sector.