GMP for Mid-Level Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Jolanda Tijmes is a senior consultant with over 20 years of experience in quality management within regulated environments, with a focus on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). She has extensive experience in QA and QC organizations and in managerial and advisory roles.

Since October 2019, Jolanda has been working with PCS as a Senior Consultant, where she supports organizations with auditing, change management, and quality issues. In addition, she has been active as an independent consultant through SusQiM since 2017.

Previously, she held various management positions at DSM, including QA Manager and Global QA Operations Manager. At Patheon, as Director of Quality Affairs, she was ultimately responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control and for the quality and safety of medicines under cGMP regulations. She has also worked in interim roles at FrieslandCampina and the Martini Hospital, among others.

Jolanda obtained her PhD from the University of Groningen.

Expertise and activities

• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Auditing (internal, external, and suppliers)
• Quality management systems
• Preparation and supervision of inspections and audits
• Change management within QA/QC organizations
• Interim QA and QESH management
• Team management and coaching
• Process improvement within regulated environments

Positions

• Senior Consultant – Pharmaceutical Consultancy Services (PCS) (2019–present)
• Independent Consultant / Owner – SusQiM (2017–present)
• QA/QC Manager – dsm-firmenich (2025–present, interim)
• Source & Systems QA Manager – FrieslandCampina (2024–2025, interim)
• Global Supplier Quality Manager – DSM (2023–2024)
• Global QA Operations Manager – DSM (2022–2023)
• QA Manager – DSM (2020–2022)
• Director Quality Affairs – Patheon (2013–2017)
• Various interim and management positions – DSM, CSK food enrichment, Martini Hospital

Education

• PhD Biotechnology – University of Groningen
• University degree in Chemistry – University of Groningen
• Higher Laboratory Education – analytical chemistry

Skills

GMP • Quality Assurance • Quality Control • Auditing • Quality Management Systems • Team Management • Coaching • Change Management • Process Improvement

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolanda-tijmes-phd-0a48111b/

Astrid Bulsink is a senior consultant and project manager with over than 35 years of experience in quality management and process optimalisation within the pharmaceutical and (biotechnological) industry. She has extensive expertise in GMP and Quality Management Systems in regulated environments.

Since 2006, Astrid has been the owner of dArtis Consultancy, where she supports organisations in the design and optimisation of Quality Management Systems, project management, training and coaching. In addition, she works together with PCS as a Trainer, Consultant and Auditor.

Previously, Astrid held (international) managerial positions at, among others, Wyeth, Centocor, Chiron Corporation and HAL Allergy Group. 

Expertise and Services

• Quality Assurance and Quality Management (GMP)
• Pharmaceutical automation and laboratory systems
• Project management and process improvement
• Design and optimisation of Quality Management Systems
• Training and coaching
• Auditing

Positions

• Senior Consultant Pharmaceutical Quality Systems – dArtis Consultancy (2006–present)
• Trainer, Consultant & Auditor – PCS – Pharmaceutical Consultancy Services
• Director LACES Europe – Wyeth
• QA Manager / Project Manager – Centocor
• Quality Assurance Manager – Chiron Corporation
• Manager QC Laboratories – HAL Allergy Group

Education

• Bachelor of Science – Total Quality Management
• Molecular Sciences – Wageningen University

Skills

GMP • Quality Management Systems • Pharmaceutical Automation • Project Management • Training & Coaching • Auditing and Italian (B1/B2 level)

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-bulsink-7741b32b4/