Leonie de Best

Leonie de Best has extensive experience in the life sciences industry, particularly in management roles. Leonie served as the Chief Business Officer at Madam Therapeutics in 2016. In 2017, they joined Qurin Diagnostics as an Expert Consultant and later became the Chief Operations Officer until 2022. That same year, they also took on the role of Head of Operations at MyLife Technologies. Before these positions, they were the owner and executive consultant at B-liss de Best - Life sciences support, providing consultancy services. Leonie also held the position of Chief Operations Officer at SkylineDx BV from 2013 to 2016 and played a pivotal role in various company processes and initiatives. Additionally, they worked as a Manager of Operations and Quality at Skyline Diagnostics from 2008 to 2010 and as a Teamleader of Pharmaceutical Product Development at OctoPlus from 2006 to 2008. Leonie started their career at Kiadis Pharma, where they worked as a Manager of Technology Development and Hit Discovery.

Leonie de Best completed their education with a Master of Science (MSc) in Analytical Chemistry from Leiden University, where they studied from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Analytical Chemistry from HLO, Hogere Laboratorium School, where they studied from 1992 to 1996. Leonie also attended Bonaventura college in Leiden from 1986 to 1992, although no specific degree was mentioned.