Jan Schouten

Jan Schouten is a distinguished professional in the field of molecular biology and cell line engineering, currently serving as the Chairman of the Works Council and Principal Scientist at Byondis since April 2020, where the focus includes exploring AI/ML applications in pharmaceuticals. Prior experiences include a decade at Synthon Biopharmaceuticals BV, where Jan held roles as Principal Scientist and Senior Project Leader, specializing in molecular biology, cell line development, and antibody discovery. Jan's career also includes significant positions at Crucell, LUMC, Clusius Laboratory, and TNO, contributing to advancements in recombinant protein production and gene expression regulation. Jan earned a PhD in Molecular Biology from Leiden University.