Sandrine Verstraete - Independent Clinical Research Professional

Q: Where is Sandrine based?

Sandrine is based in Asse, Belgium .

Q: What languages does Sandrine speak?

Sandrine speaks the following languages: French (Native), Dutch (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sandrine have?

Sandrine has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Sandrine has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 10 years . Note that Sandrine may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sandrine's latest experience?

Sandrine's most recent position is Independent Clinical Research Professional at ClinARC .

Q: What companies has Sandrine worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sandrine has worked for ClinARC .

Q: Which industries is Sandrine most experienced in?

Sandrine is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Biotechnology , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Sandrine most experienced in?

Sandrine is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Research and Development (R&D) , and Project Management . Sandrine also has some experience in Logistics and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Sandrine worked in recently?

Sandrine has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Healthcare , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Sandrine worked in recently?

Sandrine has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Recommended expert

Asse, Belgium

Experience

Jan 2001 - Present

25 years 2 months

Independent Clinical Research Professional

ClinARC

Provided consultancy and operational leadership to global pharma and CROs.
Roche (2001–Present): EU CTR Business Process Owner (active); Veeva SSU module part of the global implementation SME team (active); delivering ICH/GCP (R2&R3) training (active); Global SIP Adoption Lead (inactive); People Leader (inactive); Regional Study Manager (inactive); Country Study Manager (inactive); Therapeutic Area Lead for non-oncology trials in Belgium (non-active)
AMS (2022–Present): CRA for Parkinson disease clinical trial
Novellas (2017–2019) and ClinOpsHub (2025–Present): ICH GCP trainer for sponsors and investigators
Brunel (2012–2015): CRA training and onboarding for junior CRAs
AbbVie, Biogen, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk and Ferring (2001–2013): Clinical Operations roles
Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR): Successfully co-led the transition of 125+ clinical trials, consistently delivered ahead of regulatory deadlines
Process excellence: Designed and implemented a robust CTR submission and post-approval framework, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across both in-house and outsourced study teams
Site Investigator Portal (SIP): Directed the onboarding of 1,000+ investigators worldwide, driving global adoption of SIP functionalities and strengthening affiliate engagement
Training and development: Delivered ICH/GCP training programs to sponsors and investigators, achieving consistently high participant satisfaction and feedback scores
Leadership agility: Recognized for the ability to rapidly integrate into new roles and environments, leveraging extensive experience to provide immediate operational value

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

3 years

Clinical Research Associate

Omnicare Clinical Research

Managed site monitoring, submissions and investigator feasibility
Built early expertise in clinical trial operations and GCP compliance

Jan 1996 - Dec 1998

3 years

Brussels, Belgium

Material Management Officer

Hoechst Marion Roussel

Served as intermediary between Hoechst AG and Belgian drug purchasers and oversaw company fleet (140 cars) and procurement operations

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Pharmaceutical (30 years), Biotechnology (25 years), and Healthcare (25 years).

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (28 years), Research and Development (28 years), Project Management (25 years), Logistics (3 years), and Procurement (3 years).

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Project Management

Logistics

Procurement

Summary

Senior Clinical Operations Leader with 25+ years of experience driving regional and country trials across multiple therapeutic areas. Proven track record implementing EU CTR processes, building and managing high-performing teams of 90+ professionals and leading SIP adoption worldwide. Combining strategic leadership and operational expertise with a psychology background to deliver sustainable success in complex, matrixed environments. I thrive on complex challenges and bring passion, resilience, and strategic leadership to deliver sustainable success in matrixed, multinational environments.

Skills

Global, Regional & Local Clinical Operations Leadership
Ema Ctr Sme
Ich/gcp (R3) Certified Trainer & Audit Compliance
Systems Knowledge: Siebel Ctms, Veeva Ctms, Rave, Clincase, Sip, Google Suite, Veeva Ssu Module (Part Of The Global Implementation Sme)

Languages

French

Native

Dutch

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1995

KU Leuven

Master in Fundamental & Industrial Psychology · Fundamental & Industrial Psychology · Leuven, Belgium

Oct 1990 - Jun 1992

KU Leuven

Candidatures in Psychology · Psychology · Leuven, Belgium

Oct 1984 - Jun 1990

OLV ter Engelen Lyceum

Mathematics/Economics · Kortrijk, Belgium

Certifications & licenses

ICH/GCP (R3) Certified Trainer & Audit Compliance

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Sandrine based?

Sandrine is based in Asse, Belgium.

What languages does Sandrine speak?

Sandrine speaks the following languages: French (Native), Dutch (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Sandrine have?

Sandrine has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Sandrine has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years. Note that Sandrine may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sandrine be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sandrine would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Clinical Research Professional, Clinical Research Associate, Material Management Officer.

What is Sandrine's latest experience?

Sandrine's most recent position is Independent Clinical Research Professional at ClinARC.

What companies has Sandrine worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sandrine has worked for ClinARC.

Which industries is Sandrine most experienced in?

Sandrine is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Sandrine most experienced in?

Sandrine is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development (R&D), and Project Management. Sandrine also has some experience in Logistics and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Sandrine worked in recently?

Sandrine has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Sandrine worked in recently?

Sandrine has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Sandrine's education?

Sandrine holds a Master in Fundamental & Industrial Psychology from KU Leuven.

Does Sandrine have any certificates?

Sandrine has 1 certificate: ICH/GCP (R3) Certified Trainer & Audit Compliance.

What is the availability of Sandrine?

Sandrine will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Sandrine?

Sandrine's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.