Ferdi Hoogewerf
About Ferdi Hoogewerf
Ferdi Hoogewerf is a Cell Therapy Specialist III Lead at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors, having held various roles at companies such as HAL Allergy Group and SynCo Bio Partners.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Ferdi Hoogewerf serves as a Cell Therapy Specialist III Lead at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cell therapy processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His work is based in Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, Nederland. His expertise in cell therapy contributes to Kite Pharma's mission of advancing innovative cancer treatments.
Previous Experience in Cell Therapy and Manufacturing
Prior to his current role, Ferdi Hoogewerf worked at Kite Pharma as a Cell Therapy Specialist II from 2019 to 2022. His experience in cell therapy began earlier in his career, including roles at SynCo Bio Partners B.V. where he served as a Senior Manufacturing Operator and Shift Leader Manufacturing. His background in manufacturing operations has equipped him with a solid foundation in the production processes critical to the biotechnology sector.
Work History at HAL Allergy Group
Ferdi Hoogewerf has held multiple positions at HAL Allergy Group. He worked as an Operator Filling & Finishing from 2016 to 2017 and later as a Senior Operator for one month in 2019. Additionally, he served as an Allround Operator from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved various operational tasks, contributing to the production of allergy immunotherapy products.
Education and Training
Ferdi Hoogewerf studied Laboratory Techniques at Nova College. This educational background provided him with essential knowledge and skills applicable to his roles in laboratory and manufacturing settings. His training has been instrumental in his career progression within the biotechnology and healthcare industries.
Experience in Analytical Roles
Earlier in his career, Ferdi Hoogewerf worked as an Anorganisch analist at Het Waterlaboratorium from 2007 to 2008 and as an Anesthesiemedewerker OK (i.o.) at Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis from 2010 to 2011. These positions allowed him to develop analytical skills and gain experience in clinical settings, further enhancing his expertise in the field.