Stephanie Boomkamp
About Stephanie Boomkamp
Stephanie Boomkamp is a Quality Specialist at Kite Pharma with over 15 years of experience in research and drug discovery. She has held various positions in reputable institutions, including roles as a Study Director and Research Scientist in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Stephanie Boomkamp has been serving as a Quality Specialist at Kite Pharma since 2022. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements within the organization. Her position is based in Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands. With her extensive background in quality assurance and project management, she contributes to advancing Kite Pharma's mission in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Stephanie Boomkamp has accumulated over 15 years of research experience across various institutions. She worked as a Cell Biologist at the School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she held the position of Senior Research Scientist at NUI Galway from 2015 to 2017, and served as a Research Scientist at the University of Strathclyde from 2012 to 2015. Her roles involved project leadership and collaboration in GLP environments.
Educational Background
Stephanie Boomkamp studied at the University of Oxford, where she achieved a DPhil from 2005 to 2008. Earlier, she obtained a B.Sc. from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Scholengemeenschap Spieringshoek, earning an equivalent of the Baccalaureate from 1996 to 2002. Her educational qualifications have provided a strong foundation for her career in scientific research.
Work History and Internships
Stephanie Boomkamp has held various positions in the scientific community. She worked as a Study Director at Charles River Laboratories from 2017 to 2019 in Edinburgh, UK. Earlier, she completed internships at Unilever and the University of Oxford in 2005, and at TNO from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Glasgow from 2009 to 2012, further enhancing her expertise in research methodologies.
Skills and Expertise
Stephanie Boomkamp possesses a diverse skill set that includes expertise in high-throughput and high-content screening for drug discovery. She is experienced in project leadership, line management, finance monitoring, risk assessments, and Health & Safety procedures. Her ability to coordinate interdisciplinary and multinational collaborations has been a significant asset throughout her career in research and quality assurance.