Chris Huiskamp

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SVP Business Operations at Alira Health

Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands

Overview

Chris is the SVP of Business Operations at Alira Health, bringing over 20 years of international finance and operations experience, with a deep focus on the clinical research industry. He studied International Business at Tilburg University and has held multiple CFO positions at various pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

His professional interests include organizations focused on global impact, such as the Gates Foundation. A recommendation highlights his transparent and engaging communication style, which helps in building a high level of mutual trust and respect in partnerships.

Unique fact: Chris is the co-founder of Sourcia, a boutique contract research organization (CRO) focused on clinical development.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Example Seeker

Curious

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Clinical Research Operations
His career includes founding a CRO and holding senior operational and financial roles at several clinical-stage pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Biotech Finance
He has served as Chief Financial Officer for multiple biotech companies, including Modra Pharmaceuticals, Isarna Therapeutics, and Sapreme Technologies.
CRO Partnerships
As the co-founder of a CRO and a leader in business operations, he has extensive experience managing the sponsor and CRO relationship to ensure efficiency.

Media Appearances

MedTech Malta Speakers – Chris Huiskamp, SVP Business Operations, Alira Health. Featured in MedTech World

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Work History

4-2022
SVP Business Operations at Alira Health
7-2020
Chief Financial Officer at Sapreme Technologies BV
6-2016
Chief Financial Officer at Modra Pharmaceuticals
9-2013
Chief Financial Officer at Isarna Therapeutics GmbH
8-2012 - 4-2022
Managing Partner at Sourcia

Education

Education details unavailable from TIAS School for Business and Society
International Business from Tilburg University

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Exp : 13 Location : Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands Job Level : Leadership Designation : SVP Business Operations at Alira Health
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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