Jenneke Smit

Jenneke Smit has over 20 years of experience in medical clinical and scientific services. Jenneke started their career with a PhD in pharmacology at the University of Groningen and then worked in various roles in the pharmaceutical industry. Jenneke has served as a Clinical Research Consultant, Clinical Trial Manager, Consultant Medical Affairs & Clinical Research, and Clinical Trial Lead at companies such as JENN4pharma, Intravacc, Univar Solutions, Karo Pharma, and Trimb Healthcare. Jenneke also worked as an Associate Director of Medical Affairs & Clinical Research at BioClin, a Trimb Healthcare Company. Prior to that, they held positions at Biogen, Roche Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, and the University of Groningen. Their experience includes managing clinical trials, providing scientific and operational expertise, and overseeing all aspects of clinical studies.

Jenneke Smit has a strong educational background in the field of biology and biomedical sciences. Jenneke obtained their MSc in Biology (Biomedical Sciences) from the University of Groningen in 1990. Following this, they pursued a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology at the same university from 1992 to 1997. Prior to their university education, Jenneke completed their pre-academic education at Florens Radewijns College, specializing in VWO / Atheneum B from 1978 to 1984.

In addition to their formal education, Jenneke has obtained several certifications and completed various training programs. Notable certifications include their Clinical Research Associate Certification (CRA) from IMRO TRAMARKO in 1997, and their recent completion of the Online Full GCP & WMO training from GCP Central in May 2021. Jenneke has also completed training programs in project management in clinical research, reimbursement dossier and financial aspects of medicines, ISO standards, the EU-MDR, and personal leadership, among others.

Overall, Jenneke Smit has a strong educational foundation in biology and biomedical sciences, complemented by a diverse range of certifications and training programs to enhance their expertise in the field.