Gunce Dere
About Gunce Dere
Gunce Dere is a Quality Systems Manager with extensive experience in quality management and regulatory affairs across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Currently employed at Supply Chain Wizard, LLC and Philips, Dere has held various roles in prominent companies, including Johnson & Johnson and Roche Pharmaceuticals.
Current Role at Supply Chain Wizard
Gunce Dere serves as the Quality Systems Manager at Supply Chain Wizard, LLC, a position held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality systems within the organization. Her work focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving quality culture. Gunce's expertise includes managing supplier qualifications and agreements, as well as continuous assessment of trade partners. She is also involved in the preparation, approval, and review of annual products.
Professional Experience in Quality Management
Gunce Dere has extensive experience in quality management across various organizations. She worked at Johnson & Johnson as the Marketing Company Quality Head since 2011, overseeing quality systems and regulatory affairs. Prior to that, she held positions at Philips, including Sr Quality Compliance Auditor from 2022 to 2024, and currently as Kalite & Ruhsatlandırma Yöneticisi since 2024. Her experience also includes a role as a GMP Compliance Specialist at Sandoz from 2007 to 2011.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Gunce Dere studied Chemistry at Hacettepe University from 2002 to 2006, achieving a GPA of 2.52. Prior to her university education, she attended Milli Piyango Anatolian High School, where she achieved a GPA of 4.80 from 1995 to 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in quality systems management and compliance.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Gunce Dere began her career with internships that provided her with valuable experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She interned at Roche Pharmaceuticals in 2005 for two months and at NOVAGENIX BIOANALYTIC DRUG R&D CENTER for one month in 2004. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of quality systems and compliance in a regulated environment.
Certifications and Areas of Expertise
Gunce Dere holds several certifications that enhance her qualifications in the field of quality management. She is certified as a Responsible Manager for Medical Devices and as a lead auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards. Her expertise includes training as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP), as well as managing customer complaints and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).