Wouter Van Emmerik
About Wouter Van Emmerik
Wouter Van Emmerik is a Cell Therapy Specialist at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Hogeschool Utrecht and has previous experience in the field of plasma products and petrochemicals.
Work at Kite Pharma
Wouter Van Emmerik has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2021, serving as a Cell Therapy Specialist. His role focuses on the development and implementation of cell therapy processes. Kite Pharma is known for its innovative approaches in the field of oncology, particularly in CAR T-cell therapy. Van Emmerik's work contributes to the company's mission of advancing cell therapy solutions for patients.
Education and Expertise
Wouter Van Emmerik holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Hogeschool Utrecht, where he studied from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, he completed a program in Petrochemie & Offshore at ROC Kop van Noord Holland, achieving a Middenkader engineering niveau 4 from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation in chemical processes and engineering principles relevant to his current role.
Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, Wouter Van Emmerik worked at Sanquin Plasma Products B.V. as an Operator from 2016 to 2021. In this position, he was involved in the production processes related to plasma products. Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant Operator at TAQA for a brief period in 2014. His experiences in these roles have contributed to his expertise in operational processes within the biotechnology sector.
Professional Experience
Wouter Van Emmerik has accumulated significant professional experience in the biotechnology and chemical engineering fields. His tenure at Sanquin Plasma Products B.V. lasted five years, where he honed his skills in operational management. His earlier role at TAQA provided him with foundational experience in the industry, which he has built upon in his current position at Kite Pharma.