Frank Beckers
About Frank Beckers
Frank Beckers is an Associate Director of EMEA Clinical Research at Inari Medical, with extensive experience in clinical research and management roles at Medtronic and Edwards Lifesciences. He holds a Master's degree in Biomedical Technology and a PhD in Medical Science from KU Leuven.
Current Role at Inari Medical
Frank Beckers serves as the Associate Director of EMEA Clinical Research at Inari Medical. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's clinical research initiatives across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His role involves overseeing clinical trials and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at Edwards Lifesciences
Prior to his current role, Frank Beckers worked at Edwards Lifesciences as the Manager of Field Clinical Specialists for Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) from 2020 to 2021. In this position, he managed clinical specialists and supported the implementation of clinical programs in Europe.
Career at Medtronic
Frank Beckers has extensive experience at Medtronic, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as a Senior Field Clinical Manager in Europe from 2018 to 2020, and as an European Field Clinical Manager from 2015 to 2018. His earlier roles included Clinical Research Manager and Senior Clinical Research Specialist, spanning from 2007 to 2014. His work focused on clinical research and field management at the Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, Netherlands.
Education and Academic Background
Frank Beckers obtained a Master’s degree in Biomedical Technology from Groep T - Internationale Hogeschool Leuven, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at KU Leuven, earning a PhD in Medical Science between 1997 and 2002. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in clinical research.
Experience in Product and Business Operations
In addition to his clinical research roles, Frank Beckers has experience in product and business operations. He worked at Opendoor and Dapper Labs during their early growth stages. His contributions included involvement in machine learning pricing and product development for projects like NBA Top Shot and NFL ALL DAY.