Kristin Boehme
About Kristin Boehme
Kristin Boehme serves as the Associate Director and EU Head of Sourcing & Procurement at Kite Pharma, managing global supplier accounts with an approximate turnover of 100 million USD. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, having previously held roles at Sandoz and Novartis, and is committed to coaching and mentoring aspiring professionals.
Work at Kite Pharma
Kristin Boehme serves as the Associate Director and EU Head of Sourcing & Procurement at Kite Pharma. Since joining the company in 2019, she has been responsible for managing global supplier accounts with an approximate turnover of 100 million USD. Her role involves overseeing the sourcing and procurement processes, ensuring efficient operations within the organization. She has played a key role in establishing a new regional sourcing and procurement organization within the cell therapy production sector, covering all direct and indirect categories.
Previous Experience at Sandoz
Before her current position, Kristin Boehme worked at Sandoz from 2014 to 2019 as a Strategic Purchaser for Western Europe. During her five years in the Almere Stad Area, Netherlands, she focused on strategic procurement initiatives. Additionally, she held the position of Manager Strategic Projects at Sandoz from 2012 to 2013 in Munich, Germany. Her experience at Sandoz contributed to her expertise in sourcing and procurement within the pharmaceutical industry.
Career at Novartis
Kristin Boehme briefly worked at Novartis as a Global Commercial Manager for Serialization and Product Tracking from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she contributed to the company's efforts in managing product tracking and serialization processes, enhancing the overall efficiency and compliance within the organization. Her time at Novartis added to her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Boehme holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, which she completed in 2006. She also studied at Kobe University in 2006 and achieved a Diplomkauffrau/Master in Economics and Business Administration from Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung - Otto-Beisheim - Hochschule from 2004 to 2008. In 2020, she completed her NLP Master Practitioner training at Global NLP Training. Her educational background supports her expertise in sourcing, procurement, and strategic management.
Coaching and Mentoring
Kristin Boehme actively engages in coaching and mentoring aspiring talents in the pharmaceutical sector. She focuses on helping individuals grow their profiles and advance their careers. Additionally, she seeks out mentors and mentees to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experiences. This commitment to professional development reflects her dedication to fostering talent within the industry.