Cecile Spiertz
About Cecile Spiertz
Cecile Spiertz serves as the Vice President of Development Operations at Exscientia since 2023, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at Janssen Pharmaceuticals, where she held various senior director positions over a span of 12 years.
Work at Exscientia
Cecile Spiertz has been serving as the Vice President of Development Operations at Exscientia since 2023. In this role, she operates remotely and oversees various aspects of development operations within the organization. Her responsibilities likely include managing clinical development processes and ensuring operational efficiency in drug development initiatives.
Previous Experience at Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Exscientia, Cecile Spiertz held multiple senior director positions at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson from 2008 to 2023. Her roles included Senior Director of External Innovation Clinical Trial Platforms, Senior Director of Strategy & Operations Leader for Immunology, and Senior Director of Global Clinical Development Operations Head for Immunology. These positions involved leadership in clinical operations and strategic initiatives within the immunology sector.
Educational Background
Cecile Spiertz studied at Wageningen University & Research, where she earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Sciences and Toxicology from 1985 to 1991. Prior to that, she attended Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen in the Netherlands from 1978 to 1984. Her educational background provides a foundation in scientific principles relevant to her career in pharmaceutical development.
Career Progression
Cecile Spiertz's career at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson spanned over 15 years, during which she progressed through various leadership roles. Starting as a Clinical Program Leader, she advanced to positions such as Clinical Operations Head for Immunology and ultimately to Senior Director roles. This trajectory reflects her extensive experience in clinical development and operations.