Marie Pierre Fontaine
About Marie Pierre Fontaine
Marie Pierre Fontaine is a Senior Manager in Cell Therapy Business Solutions at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at companies such as Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Fournier Pharma, and Gilead Sciences.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Marie Pierre Fontaine serves as the Senior Manager of Cell Therapy Business Solutions at Kite Pharma. In this role, she has been instrumental in developing and managing business solutions related to cell therapy since 2019. Her responsibilities include overseeing case management and ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders in the cell therapy process. Fontaine's extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry supports her leadership in this position.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Fontaine worked at Amgen from 2006 to 2014, where she held two positions. Initially, she served as a Senior Biopharmaceutical Representative in Nephrology from 2006 to 2012. Following this role, she transitioned to the position of Corporate Manager in Oncology and Nephrology for one year, from 2013 to 2014. Her tenure at Amgen contributed to her expertise in managing complex therapeutic areas.
Experience at Gilead Sciences
From 2015 to 2018, Marie Pierre Fontaine worked at Gilead Sciences as a Therapeutic Specialist in Hematology. Based in Quebec, Canada, she focused on providing specialized support and information regarding hematology products. This role further enhanced her knowledge and skills in therapeutic management within the pharmaceutical sector.
Background in Product Management
Fontaine's career includes a significant role at Bristol Myers Squibb - Clairol, where she worked as a Product Manager from 1995 to 1999. In this position, she was responsible for managing product lines and developing marketing strategies. Additionally, she worked at Fournier Pharma as a Specialist Representative in Cardiology from 1999 to 2005, where she focused on promoting cardiovascular products.
Education and Qualifications
Marie Pierre Fontaine studied at Université Laval, where she earned a Baccalauréat in Finance from 1987 to 1990. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which she has applied throughout her career in the pharmaceutical industry.