I have over 20 years’ Clinical Development experience in a broad range of activities. Vast experience in clinical trials (Ph I, Ph II, Ph III, Phase IV, including IIS and RWE), Project, Portfolio and Line-Management, several process improvement initiatives and management of clinical operations teams. Under my leadership, Abbott gained NDA approval in China for one of our key products in 2020, while NDA's for two other products were submitted by end 2019 in China as well.I have expertise working with and leading global and virtual teams. In the past years I have specialized managing clinical trials in Asia and gained experience working with Asian team members. I have successfully delivered projects in the environment of Asian/Chinese working culture. Same expertise for Eastern Europe region including Russia. As PMP certified Project Manager, I am committed to assure teams deliver projects successfully, in time and on budget. In order to achieve this, I cooperate well with my team and execute stakeholder management easily throughout several layers in Governance Structures. Next to working in a commercial environment, I am interested in contributing to society, which I have done as chair of a local community interest organization.