Description

As Biotech professional with a unique blend of technical mastery (M.Sc. Bioscience Engineering) and business strategy (Vlerick MBA), I have a proven track record of driving technology adoption through strategic licensing and external innovation. Previously at Quantoom Biosciences and Univercells, I focused on building the bridges between in-house R&D and global market partners. My background spans strategy consulting and water tech, giving me a broad perspective on solving complex industrial challenges.

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Leuven (up to 50km)

Quantoom Biosciences,
Sr. Mgr. Licensing & External Innovation
BIOTECH
January 2023 - November 2025 (2 years and 10 months)
Nivelles, BW, Belgium
Identified and secured promising external technologies, IP assets, and solutions to support R&D programs and business growth, with a strong focus on mRNA and LNP technologies.
Prospected and managed business relations for out-licensing Univercells' proprietary assets.
Led and coordinated the full partnership lifecycle, from initial sourcing and due diligence to deal closure and post contractual management.
Negotiated and drafted over 15 impactful agreements, including licensing deals, acquisitions, grant submissions, and co-development projects, in collaboration with legal counsel and operational teams from both parties.
Oversaw the integration and implementation of acquired technologies and outgoing technology transfers, ensuring successful operational execution.
Developed and maintained a strong network of contacts within the technology ecosystem.
Strategic Negotiation & Agreement Drafting Deal Architect Lifecycle Orchestrator Financial Modelling & Valuation Commercial Due Diligence
Univercells,
Corporate Development Manager
BIOTECH
January 2021 - December 2022 (1 year and 11 months)
Brussels, Belgium
Evaluated business opportunities, supported by detailed business cases and multi-year business plans.
Performed market intelligence and market analysis to evaluate and prioritize market opportunities.
Performed lead generation and defined project requirements with potential business partners.
Modelled the financial case and projection associated with market opportunities.
Structured and negotiated agreements with partners, conducted due diligence, and presented partnership strategies to the management team.
Worked closely with scientific and technology teams to define innovative products and services.
Roland Berger,
Senior Consultant
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
September 2018 - December 2020 (2 years and 3 months)
Brussels, Belgium
Performed and developed several in-depth strategic analyses on behalf of the executive management of major industrial players including a pivotal "growth analysis" for the Operations department of a large Belgian wastewater treatment company and a novel strategy for the use of underground pipelines in a key Belgian port.
Conducted close to 10 commercial due diligence tracks on companies offering different industrial products and services, on behalf of private equity groups and investment concerns seeking M&A opportunities.