Meet our great team of speakers, consultants, associates and support staff! Together they ensure PCS stays the way it is; a dynamic group of enthousiastic experts working to make your life easier.
CEO, Senior Consultant
"Jaap has 33 years of experience, based in various positions (including auditing and training) within (pharmaceutical -and food-) operations in USA, Asia and Europe in bulk chemicals, (aseptic) biologics and packaging."
He has performed many vendor/third party audits on contract basis. Projects involved Auditing, Quality (Systems), Validation, Operations, Engineering, Project Management (including BSL-3 and aseptic Cleanrooms), Logistics and cultural turn-a rounds.
GMP, GDP, Director of Training, Coach
"Karen Zimmermann is a GMP/GDP consultant and trainer at PCS. She has worked in several managerial Quality positions for Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies. "
She strongly believes Quality depends on knowledge, accountability and teamwork. Karen’s expertise focuses on GMP, GDP, QA, Management, Training and Leadership & Teamwork Development. She has supported a great number of companies in recent years achieving a greater level of quality by integrating the principles of quality culture.
Finance Head
"Alda is responsible for all financial matters at PCS. She has a background in bookkeeping and accounting. She holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree, specializing in Fiscal Law."
Alda is responsible for all financial matters at PCS. She has a background in bookkeeping and accounting. She holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree, specializing in Fiscal Law. Besides her work at PCS, Alda has her own financial advice firm; "Administratiekantoor Alda Maayen".
Engineer
"Arjen has a long and international experience in initializing and realizing multi-disciplinary projects in the following fields: Pharmaceuticals, High end food and Special chemicals."
He has a broad experience in all engineering disciplines. (Process, mechanical, I&E, process-control and civil) in all its defined project phases which includes, conceptual design, EPC, commissioning, qualification, validation and project handover.
Director PCS Pakistan
"A seasoned and experienced persons having 30 years plus experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management and Planning in GSK Pakistan, alongwtih hands on experience of Industrial, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering."
Worked closely with Quality, Production and R & D department for Vendor Development, Vendor Audits, Product and materials development for Pharma Industries. Certified Green Belt for Lean Sigma. Ashiq is a Director of PCS Pakistan.
Auditor, GMP, Trainer
"She has more than 25 years of experience in over 20 different companies in the bio(pharmaceutical)-industry. In those years she grew from manufacturing pharmacist to all round Qualified Person."
She has more than 25 years of experience in over 20 different companies in the bio(pharmaceutical)-industry. In those years she grew from manufacturing pharmacist to all round Qualified Person & Quality Management Systems specialist. A few years ago she graduated also as Job- & Life Coach. She is a ISO 13485 Lead Auditor.
Consultant & Trainer
"Bert is an experienced senior QA consultant and interim QA manager. He has over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical- and medical devices industries."
As a consultant he has provided QA consultancy services to (amongst others); Philips, Leica Biosystems, Crucell and Biogen. Bert is specialized in leading FDA and EMA regulatory inspections, the implementation and upgrade of Quality Management Systems and is an experienced auditor on GMP, GDP and ISO.
Manager PCS Intelligence
"Daniel is our manager for PCS Intelligence. One of his main tasks is the development of the PCS Intelligence software. This goes in cooperation with our CEO."
Before Daniel started working at PCS he finished his Bachelor Facility Management at Hogeschool Utrecht. Now he's our manager for PCS Intelligence. His tasks consist of the development of the PCS Intelligence software, marketing & Sales of PCS Intelligence, customer contact, and Projectmanagement / guiding the implementation of PCSI at customers.
GMP, Quality Assurance
"Deepak Gudhate is a highly competent professional with over 23 years of rich experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory and QA projects within the (Indian) pharmaceutical sector."
Deepak is a strong teamplayer and has established himself as a SME on Quality Assurance within India. In addition, he has extensive knowledge of solid dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, liquid orals and powders.
Director PCS Pakistan
"Bilquis Yasmeen is an experienced trainer and consultant in the areas of Quality Management Systems, Functional Baseline, Lean Sigma process matrix, Process /system development & Leadership."
Dr. Yasmeen worked in GSK for sixteen years in various business roles & has versatile professional experience and leadership in Operational Excellence and Organizational Development. She is a director at PCS Pakistan.
Training Coordinator
"Emily was responsible for the training program in the Netherlands for one of the leading brands in dermatology. She is new to the pharmaceutical sector and very excited to specialize in another line of work. "
She is experienced in organizing training, workshops and events for large groups of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, estheticians & patients. Emily is Training Coordinator at PCS, responsible for all in-house training and seminars. She may be contacted for any training-related matters at: emily.harks@pcs-nl.com.
GMP, GDP, Training
"Hans Meerburg is an experienced pharmacist who started working at one three days after graduating in 1980. He has held a large number of positions as Quality Manager, QP and now has his own consultancy firm."
Hans has numerous years of experience, amongst which owning his own pharmacy. Lately he has been focusing on helping smaller companies within the Netherlands grow whilst providing training at PCS' seminars and courses. In addition to this he is a interim consultant at some of the larger companies in the Netherlands.
Microbiology, Trainer, Consultant
"Jos is an expert in microbiology and GMP. He possesses an analytical mindset and is well-experienced with GMP, WHO and other regulatory guidelines."
He is an expert on regulatory guidances and Quality Control. He has a rich experience in a number of companies including ISO 9001. Jos is also a trainer for the GMP courses organized by PCS both in-house and hotel seminars.
GMP Consultant
"Jos Mathot began his career as a production pharmacist at Organon, after switching to GE Healthcare Jos became operations manager and assisted in the startup of a new facility for radio-pharmaceuticals."
Jos Mathot began his career as a production pharmacist at Organon, after switching to GE Healthcare Jos became operations manager and assisted in the startup of a new facility for radio-pharmaceuticals. He is a specialist on sterile production, being a member of the ISO and CEN working groups on sterilization.
Director of Business
"Over 11 years of experience with the ins- and outs of the pharmaceutical and business industry. This combination allows Julian to assess and subsequently change practical problems without hesitation."
Julian is the Director of Business at PCS. As such, he is our first point of contact for any inquiries. An analytical mindset has allowed him to explore Computerized Systems Validation (CSV) from the EU GMP and GAMP 5 perspective and implement this knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry.
Operational Manager
"Lisette focusses on consultancy as well as training. She assists in internal projects for consultancy and training. Lisette assists several departments with her tasks like marketing, sales, and management. "
Lisette focusses on consultancy as well as training. She assists in internal projects for consultancy and training. Lisette assists several departments with her tasks like marketing, sales, and management. before Lisette started working at PCS. She finished her study International Tourism Management and Consultancy at the University of Applied Sciences in Breda.
Assistant Project Manager
"Marlies assists in the internal projects of PCS. She manages the server and assists our CEO in creating content."
Marlies assists in the internal projects of PCS. She manages the server and assists our CEO in creating content. Within her tasks, she mainly supports sales and marketing goals. She has studied Environmental Policy at Wageningen University.
Assistent Marketing
"Niels is part of Yannic's marketing team. He is mainly responsible for e-mail marketing and customer relations. "
Niels studies Entrepeneursment and retail management at the University of Applied Sciences in Rotterdam. He started as an intern but has grown into the role of Marketing Assistant. Together with Yannic, they are working on implementing marketing within PCS. In a way that works for the farmaceutical industry
GMP, WHO, India, Training
"Rajendra Vidwans is Director of PCS India and has over 38 years of experience in several QA departments of renowned Indian multinationals. In his long career, Rajendra has gained extensive knowledge of the WHO and GMP."
He is the director of PCS India and has his own consultancy business in India where he serves many of India's largest manufacturers. Rajendra is a speaker for PCS training in India as well as any worldwide seminars.
GMP, GDP, Training
"René Maassen started his career at Solvay Pharmaceuticals, after being Head QA he became Senior Inspector GMP/GDP at the Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGZ), he was director at PCS between 2003 and 2013."
René is a highly skilled and experienced consultant, with experience as an inspector he can apply his wealth of knowledge to his activities as a consultant. He is also one of the key speakers at the training courses of PCS.
GMP Consultant
"Sander Mathôt is a pharmacist who started his career as a validation specialist at MSD Haarlem."
Sander Mathôt is a pharmacist who started his career as a validation specialist at MSD Haarlem. Later, he fulfilled managerial roles in production and QA and acted as a Qualified Person at several organizations. He has extensive experience in sterile production and biotech.
GMP, WHO, Audits
"Sudhir Phatak is a representative of PCS in India, he has his own consultancy firm; Futurol Enterprises and helps several Indian companies with QMS implementation, WHO regulatory affairs and QA-related assignments."
He started his career working in QA and has since held the positions of QA Manager at several reputable companies within India. In short; GMP Consultant: QMS Designing, Qualifications & Validations, Layout Designing, Audits, Compliance Support and Trainings.
Marketing/Project Manager
"Yannic is responsible for global project support including partnering, business expansion, social media campaigns and the marketing of PCS. "
Yannic leads a small marketing team and focuses on how we can implement marketing for PCS which works within the farmaceutical industry. Yannic has studied Small Business & Retail Management at the University of Applied Sciences in Rotterdam.
HVAC, Formulation, Capsule
"Yash Karkhanis has over 23 years of experience with capsule manufacturing (gelatin & non-gelatin) and formulation manufacturing (solid-oral dosages). Has guided many products from design- up to the market."
He has worked in many senior management positions and is an expert on the Application & Development of new products and technologies. He has an expertise in HVAC systems, Energy Conservation, SCADA development, Condition Monitoring, Automatic Gauging, Special Purpose Equipments & automation.