Petra Matthijsse
About Petra Matthijsse
Petra Matthijsse serves as the Director of Study Start Up at TFS - Clinical Contract Research Organization in the Netherlands, a position she has held since 2018. With a career spanning over two decades in clinical research, she has held various roles, including Clinical Research Manager and Director of Clinical Monitoring, and has expertise in regulatory submissions across multiple European countries.
Work at TFS HealthScience
Petra Matthijsse has been serving as the Director Study Start Up at TFS - Clinical Contract Research Organization since 2018. In this role, she oversees the initiation of clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and efficient project execution. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Director Clinical Monitoring at TFS from 2015 to 2016, followed by a promotion to Senior Director Clinical Monitoring from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure at TFS reflects a commitment to advancing clinical research practices within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Petra Matthijsse completed her secondary education at Guillaume Farel (Farel college), achieving VWO from 1975 to 1981. She furthered her studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), where she obtained a Master of Science in Human Movement Sciences from 1981 to 1986. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in clinical research, particularly in submissions to Ethics Committees and Competent Authorities across various European countries.
Background in Clinical Research
Petra Matthijsse has a robust background in clinical research, having worked in various roles since 1997. She began her career as a Clinical Research Associate at Novartis for one year before moving to IMRO TRAMARKO as a Clinical Research Trainer from 1998 to 2000. She then served as Clinical Research Manager at IMRO TRAMARKO from 2000 to 2008 and at TFS Trial Form Support from 2008 to 2014. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of clinical trial processes.
Achievements in Study Start-Up Management
In her current role, Petra Matthijsse is responsible for building and maintaining a regulatory and startup knowledge database. She has expertise in configuring and designing study start-up management systems, including Globalto and Veeva. Her contributions in these areas enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of study start-up processes, demonstrating her commitment to improving clinical research methodologies.