Zeynep Aktan
About Zeynep Aktan
Zeynep Aktan serves as the VP of Quality & Compliance at Supply Chain Wizard, LLC, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in quality assurance and compliance across various companies, she has developed a strong background in the pharmaceutical and supply chain sectors.
Current Role at Supply Chain Wizard
Zeynep Aktan serves as the Vice President of Quality & Compliance at Supply Chain Wizard, LLC, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees quality assurance and compliance strategies, ensuring that the company adheres to industry standards and regulations. Her leadership contributes to the organization's commitment to maintaining high-quality operational practices.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to her current role, Zeynep Aktan accumulated extensive experience in quality assurance across various organizations. She worked at Sandoz as a Quality Assurance Specialist and Qualified Person Deputy from 2007 to 2008. She also held the position of Head QA and Compliance at Sandoz from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she served as the Head of Packaging and External Quality for Roche from 2011 to 2013, further enhancing her expertise in quality management.
Educational Background
Zeynep Aktan completed her Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, focusing on Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biotechnology at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University) from 1997 to 2000. She also studied Biological Sciences at Hacettepe University in Ankara for one year in 1996. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Career Progression in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Zeynep Aktan's career in the pharmaceutical industry began at Roche, where she worked as a Microbiological Control Laboratory Supervisor from 2001 to 2005. She later transitioned to roles such as Quality Assurance Administrator and OPEX Champion at Roche from 2005 to 2006. Following her tenure at Roche, she took on the role of GMP Compliance Manager and Quality Director at DEVA Holding A.Ş. in 2009, showcasing her growth and expertise in quality management.
Tenure at SCW.AI
In addition to her role at Supply Chain Wizard, Zeynep Aktan has been serving as the Vice President of Quality & Compliance at SCW.AI, a subsidiary of Supply Chain Wizard, since 2022. This position allows her to further influence quality and compliance initiatives within the organization, leveraging her extensive background in the pharmaceutical sector.