Yesim Menderes
About Yesim Menderes
Yesim Menderes serves as the Senior Manager of Quality System and Document Control at Kite Pharma in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. With over 12 years of experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the pharmaceutical sector, she has held various roles at Sandoz and Thermo Fisher Scientific, demonstrating expertise in regulatory compliance and quality management systems.
Work at Kite Pharma
Yesim Menderes serves as the Senior Manager of Quality System - Document Control - EU at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2019. Based in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, she oversees quality system management and document control processes. Her role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high-quality documentation practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at Sandoz
Prior to her current role, Yesim Menderes worked at Sandoz for nearly a decade in various capacities. She held the position of Senior Quality Assurance Specialist from 2011 to 2015, and earlier, she was a Quality Control Analyst and LIMS Project Responsible from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Laboratory Documentation Specialist and Quality Master Data Owner from 2010 to 2011, and as a Quality Control Team Leader and Auditor from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Yesim Menderes has a solid educational background in the sciences and management. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Kocaeli Üniversitesi from 1998 to 2002. She also studied Business Administration and Management at Marmara Çağdaş Bilimler Vakfı, achieving a Pre-MBA. Furthermore, she obtained a Master's Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Marmara Üniversitesi from 2003 to 2005. Her expertise spans various quality assurance and control processes within the pharmaceutical industry.
Quality Assurance and Compliance Experience
With over 12 years of experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Yesim Menderes has extensive knowledge in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. She has hands-on experience in analytical testing, stability, microbial monitoring, and environmental monitoring. Additionally, she has managed inspections from regulatory bodies across Europe, Canada, Brazil, and the FDA, including PAI inspections.
Certifications and Training
Yesim Menderes is a certified Novartis Auditor, reflecting her commitment to maintaining high standards in quality assurance. She has also attended M1 training at Novartis, which focused on leadership skills at the frontline. Her training and certifications enhance her ability to lead teams effectively and ensure compliance with industry regulations.