Joannes has a BSc and Msc in biology, from the universities of Hasselt and Antwerp. To pursue his ambitions, he moved to Finland to get a PhD in molecular ecology and used that knowledge to pursue a post-doc in Norway. The covid crisis presented the opportunity to enter the "private" industry, by starting as a project manager in a covid testing lab. Joannes started an MBA to further his skills and used this to leverage his career towards business development and strategy in a scale-up, where he is currently responsible for the "business" side. 

About OHMX.Bio

OHMX.bio is a lab- and bio-IT service company (CRO) that works with biotech and pharma. OHMX.bio is a spin-off from the university of Ghent and has a long-standing expertise with sequencing and proteomics. It uses this expertise to advance research for our clients. This ranges from pure R&D to clinical trials.

After 8 years as a Ph.D. student and postdoctoral researcher, I switched to the medical device industry to transition from the uncertainty of academic contracts into a role with clear deliverables, closer ties to real-world applications and the opportunity to see real impact on patient care. My ability to independently organize my work, solve problems, prioritize tasks, and quickly learn new skills enabled me to adapt to new responsibilities. Additionally, my experience in scientific writing translated into preparing clinical documents. As a medical writer at XPER Research, I’m involved in developing study documents, performing literature reviews and writing clinical evaluation reports for diverse companies. The main challenge was adapting to a faster-paced environment, with evolving projects and strict deadlines. I learned to stay flexible, focus on priorities, and deliver high-quality work efficiently.

About XPER Research

XPER Research is a boutique contract research organization (CRO). We specialize in customized clinical research solutions for medical device and in vitro diagnostic companies worldwide. Our deep understanding of the complex, ever-evolving clinical research landscape empowers us to deliver exceptional services that address the unique challenges and needs of our clients. Our services range from ad hoc consultancy to full project support including clinical operations, regulatory, safety, medical writing, biostatistics and data management with a global coverage. Our tailored approach and pragmatic philosophy ensure every phase of your clinical trial is managed efficiently, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Leen De Taeye holds a master and PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Ghent University. She is an experienced clinical research professional with a strong background in project management of clinical trials across various therapeutic indications. She has lived and worked abroad in France for 3 years. Currently at XPER Research, she is working as clinical project manager for international medical device studies overseeing study start-up, conduct, monitoring and close-out activities. 

About XPER Research

XPER Research is a boutique contract research organization (CRO). We specialize in customized clinical research solutions for medical device and in vitro diagnostic companies worldwide. Our deep understanding of the complex, ever-evolving clinical research landscape empowers us to deliver exceptional services that address the unique challenges and needs of our clients. Our services range from ad hoc consultancy to full project support including clinical operations, regulatory, safety, medical writing, biostatistics and data management with a global coverage. Our tailored approach and pragmatic philosophy ensure every phase of your clinical trial is managed efficiently, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.