Peter Fastenau
About Peter Fastenau
Peter Fastenau is a Senior Manager and Lead Site Manufacturing Technology at Kite Pharma, Inc., with extensive experience in quality assurance and marketing roles across various companies. His career includes positions at Baxalta, Shire, Merck, and Sanquin, among others, and he has a background in psychology and applied science.
Work at Kite Pharma
Peter Fastenau has been employed at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2019, where he holds the position of Senior Manager and Lead Site Manufacturing Technology. His role involves overseeing manufacturing technology processes and ensuring the quality of production at the company's facility in Santa Monica, California. His tenure at Kite Pharma spans five years, during which he has contributed to the company's operational efficiency and technological advancements in manufacturing.
Previous Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Before joining Kite Pharma, Peter Fastenau held various positions in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Baxalta as Chief Marketing Officer QA Manager for four months in 2016. Following this, he served as Chief Marketing Officer QA Manager at Shire from 2016 to 2018 for two years. His experience also includes a role as Head of Quality Production at Sanquin from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Quality Assurance Officer at Synco Bio Partners B.V. from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Peter Fastenau's educational journey includes studies at Tilburg University, where he focused on Psychology from 2002 to 2004. He then attended Fontys Hogeschool Pedagogiek, where he studied Applied Science from 2004 to 2008. In 2008, he furthered his education at Fontys Hogeschool Pedagogiek, although the duration of this study was brief. His academic background supports his career in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.
Internship Experience
Peter Fastenau gained valuable experience through internships early in his career. He interned at Merck from 2006 to 2007 for six months, where he began to develop his skills in the pharmaceutical industry. He also completed a ten-month internship at Philips from 2007 to 2008. These internships provided him with foundational knowledge and practical experience that contributed to his subsequent roles in quality assurance and management.