Previous Projects
The past 20 years that I have worked as an independent contractor have been excellent. Here below I share some significant facts:
- the projects were mainly in the field of orphan diseases, in phases I – II, usually with adaptive trial protocols. This can be seen as my ‘niche’ area indeed
- approx. 60 % of the current assignments are in the ‘repeat business’ category, one way or the other
- apart from the Netherlands, the assignments have taken me to the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Denmark, and Sweden
- I am able to manage 3-4 active clients or trials/protocols at any given time. Switching (even during a day, when needed) between these has shown to be efficient for both my clients and myself, and keeps me alert. This can be seen as a business asset.
- clients based in the US can benefit from the fact that I can usually put in work during my evenings; this always turns out good
- building a good rapport with trial sites (and at the sites, with the various departments) – in my opinion – actually starts from the first moment of contact, such as during a site evaluation visit. At that time, it is beneficial if all parties share at least some of their expectations
- business-wise approaches work best; focus on critical elements in each project/trial (proportionately), whilst ensuring each person in the team ‘owns’ one or a few elements of the trial process. Next, proceed whilst staying tuned to these critical elements, improve/develop the elements that can perform better, and follow through
To make my previous experiences more tangible, here below I share with you a table of test compounds (not all of them, as for some, I am bound by stricter Confidentiality Agreements), I played at least some role in developing:
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