Gerben P. Voshol

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Director Bioinformatics and IT at GenomeScan

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Gerben P. Voshol is the Director of Bioinformatics and IT at GenomeScan, where he leads a team of specialists in developing diagnostic breakthroughs. A Ph. D. graduate from Leiden University, he specializes in integrating Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies with advanced bioinformatics to create impactful healthcare solutions.

Outside of his professional work, Gerben is a passionate programmer who authored his own book to teach others Python. He is also a proud father, publicly celebrating his daughters resilience and accomplishments in the face of personal challenges.

He is the author of a programming book and learning tool called “Master PYTHON”.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Negotiator

Precise

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.  They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

Diagnostic Innovation
He is focused on spearheading breakthroughs in diagnostics for hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and biotech by combining NGS technologies with advanced bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics Leadership
As a director, he orchestrates the work of bioinformatics specialists and developers, turning innovative ideas into practical, life-changing solutions in healthcare.
Python Programming
He authored and launched his own book and learning tool, “Master PYTHON”, designed to be a personal, evolving "wikipedia" for aspiring programmers.

Media Appearances

Gerben has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023
Director Bioinformatics and IT at GenomeScan
2021 - 10-2023
Manager Bio-IT at GenomeScan
8-2020 - 7-2021
Head of bioinformatics and IT at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
9-2019 - 8-2020
Bioinformatician and Data scientist at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
2-2019 - 1-2021
Invited Researcher at Leiden Science - Universiteit Leiden

Education

2009 - 2014
Research Doctorate from Leiden University
2001 - 2008
Master of Science (MSc) from Leiden University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gerben P. is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gerben P.

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

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    How fast (or slow) will Gerben P. move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Gerben P. take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

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