Nursen Demir
About Nursen Demir
Nursen Demir is an Associate Director at Kite Pharma, specializing in Medical Affairs Learning and Development. With a strong background in psychology and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she aims to enhance the medical value of business through her scientific knowledge.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Nursen Demir currently serves as the Associate Director of Kite ACE Medical Affairs Learning and Development. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the enhancement of medical value within the organization. Her role focuses on leveraging established scientific knowledge and technical expertise to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current position, Nursen Demir worked as an Associate Director (independent contractor) in Cell Therapy & Oncology Medical Affairs for Kite Pharma from 2019 to 2020. During this 10-month tenure in London, she was involved in various initiatives that contributed to the company's medical affairs strategy.
Professional Background in Medical Affairs
Nursen Demir has a comprehensive background in medical affairs, having held various roles in leading pharmaceutical companies. She worked as a Medical Manager at Merck Group for six months in 2018 and served as a Senior Scientific Advisor at BMS from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she was a Hematology-oncology Group Medical Manager at BMS for seven months in 2014 and worked at MSD as a Group Medical Manager from 2014 to 2018.
Educational Qualifications
Nursen Demir holds a Medical Doctor (MD) degree from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, which she completed from 1993 to 2000. She pursued further education in psychology, achieving a Master's degree in Applied Psychology from Istanbul Commerce University between 2010 and 2014. Additionally, she studied art therapy at Istanbul University from 2014 to 2016.
Therapeutic Expertise and Skills
Nursen Demir possesses diverse therapeutic expertise across various fields, including virology, infectious diseases, anesthesiology, hematology, and immuno-oncology. Her leadership capabilities and people management skills are enhanced by her educational background in psychology, which supports her effectiveness in the medical affairs domain.