Seppo Beumers
About Seppo Beumers
Seppo Beumers is an Associate Director of MES at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, having held various management roles at companies such as Genzyme, BASF, and Bayer CropScience.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Seppo Beumers serves as the Associate Director of MES at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2020. He operates out of the company's manufacturing plant located in Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he is responsible for the implementation and operational phase of the PAS|X MES system. His work is based on a Corporate Kite template, which allows for flexible MBR design and full integration within the manufacturing process.
Previous Experience in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Kite Pharma, Seppo Beumers held various positions in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. He worked at Genzyme Europe B.V. as a Business Partner for MFG/Pro EMEA from 2003 to 2005 and later as a Business Services Manager from 2005 to 2009. He also served as an MES Program Manager at Sanofi Genzyme from 2009 to 2014. His experience includes transitioning to fully integrated and automated MES systems within these organizations.
Background in Engineering and Management
Seppo Beumers has a diverse background in engineering and management, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He was a Competence Center Manager at Philips from 1992 to 1999 and held the position of Production Manager at Hoechst Holland NV from 1988 to 1992. He also worked as Head of Department at BASF from 2018 to 2020 and at Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Seppo Beumers has pursued higher education at multiple institutions. He studied at Hogeschool Zuyd from 1984 to 1988, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. He also attended Hogeschool van Utrecht from 1989 to 1991, obtaining another Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, he studied at Boston University for 11 months, achieving a Bachelor’s degree in 2006.
Strategic Contributions to Automation
At Kite Pharma, Seppo Beumers has been involved in developing an Automation vision and strategy as part of the MES system integration. His expertise in this area supports the company's efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve manufacturing processes within the biotech-cell therapy sector.