EFFICUS HEALTH PANELIST

Johanna (Janske) Aarts, MD

Janske is a physician-scientist and former Pfizer executive with two decades of experience leading development programs across multiple therapeutic areas. She brings an end-to-end understanding of clinical, regulatory, and medical functions, with a proven record of delivering inspection-ready programs and global submissions. She now applies her expertise in agile, mission-driven environments, helping biotech and life-science ventures design robust clinical paths, strengthen cross-functional execution, and build trust with investors, partners, and regulators.

Expertise

  • Drug development strategy from IND to registration
  • Clinical trial design, trial rescue and de-risking
  • Cross-functional leadership and team effectiveness
  • Co-development frameworks and partner communications
  • Global medical affairs and evidence generation

Experience

  • Led mid- to late-stage programs in Inflammation & Immunology, Rare Disease, Cardio-Metabolic Disease, Endocrinology, and Women’s Health
  • Directed regulatory submissions and agency interactions (US/EU/Japan), inspection readiness, pediatric and post-approval studies
  • Led advisory boards and KOL engagement
  • Drove portfolio strategy, opportunity assessments, and clinical due diligence
  • Fluent in English and Dutch; working knowledge of Italian, Spanish, French, and German

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