Sarah Fernandes Da Rocha
About Sarah Fernandes Da Rocha
Sarah Fernandes Da Rocha is a Cell Therapy Specialist II at Kite Pharma, with a background in pharmacy and public health. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical field, having worked in various roles across Brazil and the Netherlands.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Sarah Fernandes Da Rocha serves as a Cell Therapy Specialist II at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is involved in the development and implementation of cell therapy solutions, contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments. Her expertise in cell therapy is integral to the company's mission of providing transformative therapies for patients with cancer.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to her current role, Sarah worked at Kite Pharma as a Cell Therapy Specialist from 2021 to 2023 in the Netherlands. During this time, she gained valuable experience in the field of cell therapy, enhancing her skills and knowledge in the industry. Her contributions during this period supported the company's initiatives in developing cutting-edge therapies.
Education and Expertise
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) from Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, where she studied Ciências Farmacêuticas from 2003 to 2008. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Saúde Coletiva from UFBA - Universidade Federal da Bahia, completed between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, she obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás in 2022. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical and healthcare practices.
Professional Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, Sarah worked in various roles in the pharmaceutical field. She served as a Fiscal de Controle Sanitário Farmacêutica at Prefeitura de Salvador from 2014 to 2021, where she focused on public health regulations. Additionally, she worked as a Pharmacist at the Ministério da Saúde in the Distrito Especial de Saúde Indígena da Bahia for one year in 2013-2014. Her early experience includes an internship at Farmanguinhos / Fiocruz in 2008, which provided her with initial exposure to the pharmaceutical industry.