Koen de Backer

Koen De Backer possesses extensive experience in clinical operations and quality management within the biopharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Quality Monitoring at Galapagos since October 2016, Koen is responsible for developing compliance monitoring programs and leading Regulatory Authorities inspections. Previous roles include Project Management Leader and Quality Manager at the Breast International Group, where Koen oversaw clinical operations and ensured adherence to ICH/GCP standards. Prior experience encompasses positions as Associate Clinical Programs Director at Shire Pharmaceuticals, Project Director at PRA International, and various leadership roles at Tibotec, Covance, ClinTrials Research, and as a Scientific Researcher at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Koen holds a MSc in Bio-engineer in Cell and Gene Biotechnology from KU Leuven.