Koen V.

Koen V. currently serves as the Global Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals since September 2025, providing expert support in pharmacovigilance across the EU and UK. Prior to this role, Koen worked as QPPV at Menarini Stemline and Galapagos, where responsibilities included the preparation and maintenance of pharmacovigilance systems for market authorization. Koen's career in pharmacovigilance began at Medtronic BioPharma, progressing from a Specialist role to overseeing the full pharmacovigilance system for the company. Earlier experiences include positions as a Safety Surveillance Coordinator at Merck Sharp & Dohme, Schering-Plough Research Institute, and Organon, focusing on safety evaluations for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Koen holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, specializing in Human Pathobiology and Epidemiology, from Radboud University.