Ciska van Doesum

Ciska van Doesum is a highly experienced professional in the field of translational science and drug development, currently serving as a Senior Scientific Officer at the European Medicines Agency since September 2023. With a background in rare disease development as a Project Leader at Scenic Biotech, and previous roles such as Project and Alliance Director at ISA Pharmaceuticals, Ciska has demonstrated expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams and leading global development strategies for various therapeutic indications. Prior positions include Senior Director in Science and Early Development at ProQR Therapeutics and Associate Scientific Director at Astellas Pharma, where responsibilities encompassed clinical pharmacology, toxicology, and regulatory compliance. Ciska holds an MSc in Bio-pharmaceutical Sciences from Leiden University and completed a PhD at Utrecht University.