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Hanneke Schuitemaker

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Chief Scientific Officer at Valneva
📍 Netherlands

Hanneke Schuitemaker is the Chief Scientific Officer at Valneva, bringing over two decades of expertise in vaccine research and development. She previously spent 14 years at Johnson & Johnson, where she was the Global Head of Viral Vaccine Discovery, leading programs for HIV, Ebola, and COVID-19. She studied Biology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Fueled by a passion for public health, Hanneke is a vocal advocate for advancing women in science, aiming to create spaces for them to lead and thrive. She has been featured in articles for this cause and is also a Professor of Virology at the Amsterdam University Medical Center, where she has trained over 30 PhD students.

She has co-authored over 350 peer-reviewed scientific publications, showcasing her extensive contributions to the field of virology.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Chief Scientific Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Netherlands
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Priorities

Topics Hanneke cares about

Vaccine Innovation
Her entire career is focused on vaccine R&D, and she recently authored an article on the need for continuous innovation and collaboration in the field.
Women in Science
Actively promotes creating space for women to lead in science and has been featured in articles for Women World and European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer on the topic.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Chief Scientific Officer
Valneva
1-2014 - 3-2024
VP, Global Head of Viral Vaccine Discovery and Translational Medicine
Infectious Disease and Vaccine, Janssen Pharmaceuticals
1-2014 - 12-2014
Respiratory Infections Disease Area Stronghold Leader
Crucell Holland BV, member of the Janssen family of pharmaceutical companies of J&J
9-2010 - 12-2013
Senior Vice President Viral Vaccine Discovery and Translational Medicine
Crucell Holland BV
2004
Professor in Virology
Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam (AMC at UvA)
In the press

Media appearances

Valneva Appoints Dr. Hanneke Schuitemaker, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer. Featured in Valneva
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Valneva Appoints Dr. Hanneke Schuitemaker, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer. Featured in Yahoo Finance
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Education
1982 - 1987
Biology
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
1976 - 1982
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Han Fortmann College, Heerhugowaard
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