Richard Riewald
About Richard Riewald
Richard Riewald is a Validation Engineer at Kite Pharma in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and an MBO in Food Technology and Quality Assurance from Groenhorst College.
Work at Kite Pharma
Richard Riewald has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Validation Engineer since 2018. His role involves ensuring that the processes and systems used in the production of biopharmaceuticals meet regulatory standards and are validated for quality and safety. Kite Pharma operates in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, where Riewald contributes to the company's commitment to delivering innovative cancer therapies.
Education and Expertise
Richard Riewald studied at Groenhorst College, where he focused on Food Technology and Quality Assurance, earning an MBO degree from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in validation and process engineering.
Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, Richard Riewald gained extensive experience in the field of process engineering and validation. He worked at Sanquin from 2004 to 2015, initially as a Process Operator and later as a Process Engineer. Following this, he served as a Validation Engineer at SynCo Bio Partners B.V. from 2015 to 2018. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry.
Professional Experience
Richard Riewald has accumulated significant professional experience in the biopharmaceutical sector. He worked at Sanquin for a total of 11 years, where he transitioned from a Process Operator to a Process Engineer. His role at SynCo Bio Partners B.V. as a Validation Engineer further honed his skills in ensuring compliance and quality in biopharmaceutical processes before his current position at Kite Pharma.