Sofie Gillis
About Sofie Gillis
Sofie Gillis serves as the Clinical Solution Director at Iba, a position she has held since 2016. She has a strong academic background in Medical Engineering and Physics, complemented by extensive experience in quality management and product development within the medical field.
Current Role as Clinical Solution Director
Sofie Gillis serves as the Clinical Solution Director at IBA, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she oversees clinical solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of healthcare providers. Her responsibilities include managing projects that enhance clinical outcomes and collaborating with various stakeholders to implement innovative solutions in the medical field.
Previous Experience at IBA
Sofie Gillis has extensive experience at IBA, having held multiple positions from 2005 to 2016. She worked as a System Validation Manager from 2005 to 2007, focusing on ensuring systems met regulatory standards. Following this, she served as a Quality and Regulatory Manager from 2007 to 2010, where she managed compliance with industry regulations. From 2010 to 2016, she was the Product Development Manager, leading initiatives in product innovation and development.
Education and Expertise
Sofie Gillis has a solid educational background in the sciences. She studied Physics at Ghent University, earning a Master's degree from 1992 to 1997. She began her Doctorate in Medical Engineering at Ghent University in 2006 and has been pursuing this advanced degree since then. Additionally, she briefly studied Management at Solvay Brussels School in 2016.
Experience as Medical Physicist
Before her tenure at IBA, Sofie Gillis worked as a Medical Physicist at Uz Gent from 2002 to 2005. In this role, she applied her expertise in physics to support medical practices, ensuring the safe and effective use of radiation in patient care. This experience contributed to her understanding of clinical environments and patient safety.