Philippe Schoone
About Philippe Schoone
Philippe Schoone is a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as the Director of Global Supply Chain at Kite Pharma. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in quality assurance and compliance, applying a pragmatic approach to decision-making based on scientific principles.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Philippe Schoone currently serves as the Director of Global Supply Chain - Product Variation Management, Jurisdictional Control & Change Control at Kite Pharma. He has held this position since 2024 and works on-site. Additionally, he has been involved in quality operations at Kite Pharma, previously serving as the Director of Quality - Global Compliance since 2023. His responsibilities encompass overseeing compliance and quality assurance processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Philippe Schoone has extensive experience in quality assurance roles within the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. for several years, holding various positions including Qualified Person from 1996 to 2002, Manager Quality Systems Support from 2002 to 2003, Manager Quality Assurance from 2003 to 2010, and Director Quality Operations from 2010 to 2014. He also served as Director of Quality Assurance at Teva Europe from 2014 to 2018 and briefly as Director of Quality at Vacant in 2019.
Educational Background
Philippe Schoone's educational background includes a Master of Science in Pharmacy from Utrecht University, where he studied from 1988 to 1996. He also holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Webster Vienna Private University, completed between 2000 and 2003. His foundational education includes high school studies at Coornhert Gymnasium from 1982 to 1988 and at Hoeksteen from 1976 to 1982.
Expertise in Pharmaceutical Industry
Philippe Schoone possesses over 25 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in quality assurance and compliance. He has in-depth knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines. His pragmatic approach to decision-making is grounded in facts and science, which he applies to enhance team performance and support the development of others.
Professional Development and Team Support
Philippe Schoone is motivated to share his knowledge and expertise to support the development of his colleagues. He maintains a positive attitude and an open mindset, focusing on continuous improvement for both personal and team performance. His commitment to professional development reflects his dedication to achieving overall results in his roles.