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B I R G I T K N U T S
C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e
P R O F E S S I O N A L G O A L
Proven expertise in clinical research, medical information and scientific education.
Driven by evidence based medicine and scientific developments.
One of my strenghts is transferring complex scientific information in a clear,
understandable language. Pro-activity, accuracy and a customer-minded attitude
allow me to meet requested deadlines.
I am open to short- or long-term assignments where I can offer my accumulated
experience to customers searching for a scientific support of their projects.
J. Sermonlaan 22
1083 Ganshoren
+32 472 97 04 30
birgit.knuts@telenet.be
11-05-1972, Hasselt
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
2007 - 2014 Merck, Sharp & Dohme
 Medical point of contact for delivery of accurate scientific information
on clinical trials and therapeutic strategies in immunology.
 Liaison with health care professionals and academic researchers to
discuss new developments.
 Organisation of a multi-disciplinary congress.
 Development and delivery of scientific courses for clinical operations,
sales & marketing teams, external customers.
Medical Science Liaison
2001 - 2006
Schering-Plough
 Central point of contact for questions and quality complaints about
any drug from Schering-Plough’s portfolio.
 Responsible for the accuracy of all promotional materials.
Medical Information Manager
1999 - 2001 Schering-Plough
 Responsible for Quality Assurance of clinical trials.
 Performing internal and external audits.
 Development of Standard Operating Procedures.
Quality Assurance Manager
1997 - 1999 Schering-Plough
 Coordination and monitoring of Phase II/III trials.
Clinical Research Associate

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B I R G I T K N U T S
C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e
C O M P U T E RL A N G U A G E S
MS Office, Mac OS
PubMed
Dutch 
French 
English 
German 
Accurate, analytic, punctual
Dynamic, team-player
Customer focused
Strong presentation skills
C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
E D U C A T I O N
1990 - 1995
KUL, Leuven
Master Pharmaceutical Sciences
1995 - 1996
UCL, Brussels
Postgraduate Industrial Toxicology
2013 - 2014
Erasmus Hogeschool, Brussels
Postgraduate Forensic Research