Lieve Vandelplassche
anaesthesiology
Progress Pharma
Belgium
Biography
Graduated as Dr of Vet Medicine with postdoctorate (Madison, Wisconsin) and PhD (University of Ghent). More than 30 years of experience in R&D (preclinical, phase I to IV) in the international Pharmaceutical industry with increasing responsibilities from clinical manager (J&J), international clinical lead for Zelnorm (Novartis, Basel), Vice President early development and Pharmacology (Barrier Therapeutics, Princeton), Vice President full development and CDO at Movetis. Extensive experience in clinical development, regulatory affairs but also medical affairs and Pharmacovilange.
Research Interest
Many interactions with regulatory authorities (FDA, EMEA); major contribution in obtaining US approval for Zelnorm and champion for the submission and obtaining approval for Prucalopride in Europe.