Welcome to Smeets Independent Consultant

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About Smeets Independent Consultant

Smeets Independent Consultant – SIC, is the full name of my/Edgar’s company, established in 2003.

With 20 years+ experience within the clinical research field, I can offer a wide variety of services to almost every client (Pharma, Biotech, Institution/Consortium, CRO, or Investigator)

The activities I perform with care, dedication, and with an eye for detail. Problem-solving is what I am good at. Efficient reporting (escalation will be used based on the risks encountered) is key to a good business relationship, and it sustains the team’s work.

Please use this website to find out about my company and what services I can offer you and your team(s).

To The Point

Usually based on priorities set by the project manager on the team, I take on the tasks at hand. When the prioritising is left to me (this could occur when operating in different time zones, or with no project manager in function) I keep the other team members informed on the decisions made. Sites need to be set-up, applications need to be done, the primary endpoints of the trial protocol need to be secured. I have the tendency to follow-through till completion, and not to let go. The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle at work. I can operate quite independently, however I like a team approach and the team spirit.

Knowledgeable

I entered the field of clinical research in 1997, shortly after the E6 ICH-GCP guidelines became 'commonplace'. Ever since, I have either been trained or trained myself on relevant other (inter)national regulations, 'Best Practices' guidelines, and the like. Being a member of several organisations/institutions, I regularly attend their conferences, read their (e-)magazines, have access to their membership fora, etc. aiming to further my knowledge. I participate in the Continued Professional Development program at the Institute of Clinical Research, and keep up my CCRA certification at the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

Eye For Detail

Subtle changes to the way a trial protocol is being followed, clinical trial site staff who have misinterpreted an important measurement scale, a central lab that fails to report timely, other service providers that might not take their duties seriously enough? The chance is high that I flag such deviations swiftly, assess for risk category and report to the appropriate contacts at my client. Next we will need to decide what corrective and preventive actions are needed.