Robbert Jan Van Oijen, Cscp
About Robbert Jan Van Oijen, Cscp
Robbert Jan Van Oijen is an Associate Director of Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, Inc., where he leads European commercialization and business excellence efforts. He has extensive experience in supply chain management across various companies, including Amgen and Merus Labs, and holds multiple degrees in supply chain management and international business.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Robbert Jan Van Oijen serves as the Associate Director of Supply Chain and European Commercialization and Business Excellence Lead at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the European product life-cycle management, which includes launching, labeling, and managing CMC variations for Kite's cell therapy products. He plays a crucial role in establishing the 'European Commercialization & Business Excellence' department, aimed at streamlining the launch processes for Kite's products in Europe and the Middle East.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Robbert Jan Van Oijen previously worked at Kite Pharma, Inc. as a Senior Manager of Supply Chain and European Order Management Lead from 2018 to 2019. During this time, he contributed to the management of European cell order processes and supported the overall supply chain operations. He also held the position of Manager for European Cell Order Management within the same organization for a brief period in 2018.
Professional Background in Supply Chain Management
Robbert Jan Van Oijen has extensive experience in supply chain management across various organizations. He worked at Amgen as a Site Commercialization Project Manager from 2014 to 2015 and later as a Supply Chain Manager for Product Planning from 2015 to 2017. His role at Merus Labs as Supply Chain Manager lasted from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he held positions at Ups Supply Chain Solutions and Mcb, where he focused on transport and management trainee roles.
Educational Qualifications
Robbert Jan Van Oijen holds multiple degrees in business and supply chain management. He earned a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from Tilburg University in 2008. He also completed a Master of Science in Management at Tilburg University in 2007. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Limerick and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Tilburg University, both completed in the mid-2000s.
Leadership and Board Experience
Robbert Jan Van Oijen served as a member of the Regional Board at Jong Logistiek Nederland from 2012 to 2015. In this capacity, he contributed to the strategic direction and initiatives of the organization, focusing on logistics and supply chain advancements in the Netherlands.