Sofie Vandevyver

Vice President, Global Head of Marketing

Sofie’s unique blend of business expertise in healthcare combined with a PhD in Biotechnology Sciences from Ghent University sets her apart as a marketer who can bridge the gap between science and business. She is also known for her distinct leadership style, emphasizing the importance of positive culture and empowerment. Sofie believes in transforming vision into reality and fostering innovation to achieve outstanding results – something that, as our Global Head of Marketing, she’s passionate about delivering together with our leadership team here at Cytel.

Sofie has over 15 years of experience in the life sciences industry, navigating diverse domains such as Research & Development (R&D), Contract Research Organization (CRO), and Specialty and Central Lab businesses. Most recently, Sofie served as the Chief Growth Officer and General Manager at Cerba Research for their Belgium Business Unit. Her background spans various critical areas, including marketing and communication, branding, business transformation, and M&A integrations.