Valerie LEHNERT

13 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D with substantial focus on cardiovascular and diabetes clinical development (8 years) ranging from proof of concept studies to confirmatory mega-trials.
Proven ability to lead and deliver projects in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment with track record of delivering high quality in a fast paced environment. Good strategic thinking and planning skills.
Excellent inter-personal, communication and facilitation/influencing skills. Experienced in interacting with internal and external parties including key opinion leaders, trial executive committees and DSMBs.
Ability to work under pressure in a role requiring multi-tasking. Good sense of prioritization and strategy.
Eager to improve processes and promote changes.
Recruitment and line management experience.

Specialties
Clinical development experience:
- Mega-trials (20.000+ patients)
- Proof of concept imaging studies (IVUS, cIMT, NIRS, FMD)
- Safety studies (ABPM)
- Dose raging studies

Therapeutic area:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Metabolic disease
- Dyslipidemia