Elke Sommerijns
About Elke Sommerijns
Elke Sommerijns is a Senior Clinical Trial Manager at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in clinical trial management, having held various roles at Boston Scientific and Johnson & Johnson over more than a decade.
Company
Elke Sommerijns is currently working at Boston Scientific, a leading medical device manufacturer. She has been with the company in various capacities since 2012, contributing to clinical trial management and clinical project management. Her roles at Boston Scientific have included Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Trial Manager, and currently Senior Clinical Trial Manager.
Title
Elke Sommerijns holds the title of Senior Clinical Trial Manager at Boston Scientific. She has been in this position since 2016, operating from Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States. Her responsibilities include overseeing clinical trials, managing project timelines, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful trial execution.
Education and Expertise
Elke Sommerijns has an extensive academic background in physiotherapy and business studies. She earned a Master's degree in Physiotherapy from Ku Leuven Faculty of Engineering Technology & Faculty Of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences in 2005. She furthered her education at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where she obtained a Master's in Physiotherapy in 2006 and a Master's in Business Administration and Management in 2014. Her educational achievements equipped her with a multidisciplinary skill set essential for her roles in clinical trial management.
Background
Elke Sommerijns began her career as a Site Manager at Johnson & Johnson from 2007 to 2010 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. She subsequently served as a Local Trial Manager and then as a Global Trial Manager at Johnson & Johnson, where she accumulated extensive experience in both local and global trial operations. She joined Boston Scientific in 2012, initially as a Clinical Project Manager, and has held various positions leading up to her current role as Senior Clinical Trial Manager.
Achievements
Elke Sommerijns has played significant roles in several clinical trials over the past decade. Her broad experience at both Johnson & Johnson and Boston Scientific includes local and global trial management. Notably, she was seconded to the Boston Scientific Minnesota office from March 2017 to September 2017, showcasing her adaptability and expertise across different geographical locations. Her cumulative experience reflects a strong capability in managing clinical operations efficiently.