Barbara van den Aarsen

Barbara has studied Biochemistry and obtained her Master’s degree at Leiden University.

Barbara started her career in a niche CRO focusing on large cardiovascular clinical trials, where she held several roles, including CRA, CRM, and Project Manager.

After 10 years, Barbara switched to managing multidisciplinary teams that executed small, complex clinical trials in Rare Diseases, both at Sponsors and CROs.

Barbara has experience managing several central (imaging) labs, setting up eCRFs, submitting scientific advice requests, writing medical documents for CSR and safety documentation, and conducting Statistical Analysis and DSMB activities.

Besides Project Management, Barbara has always been interested in Line Management in the biopharmaceutical industry and has acted as a Line Manager, coach for newcomers, and confidential counselor.