Nicolas Van Boven

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VP Digital and Data for R&D at CureVac

Kortrijk, Flemish Region, Belgium

Overview

Nicolas Van Boven is the VP of Digital and Data for R&D at CureVac, specializing in bioinformatics and digital transformation within the life sciences. His career includes leadership roles at Sanofi and a decade as a Senior Manager at Accenture. He holds an MS in Biotechnology from Ghent University and an MBA from Vlerick Business School.

He has a keen interest in the potential of new technologies, such as Nanobodies and mRNA, to revolutionize medicine. Nicolas is passionate about building dynamic teams and actively recruits top talent in bioinformatics and other scientific functions to drive innovation.

He once used a Jimmy Kimmel skit to explain his complex consulting work to family and friends.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Digital R&D
He leads the digital and data strategy for R&D at CureVac, focusing on modernizing lab informatics (ELN/LIMS) and automating lab processes.
mRNA Technology
Works at CureVac, a company pioneering mRNA-based medicines, and actively promotes their work and its potential to deliver a new class of treatments.
Lab Informatics
As a speaker at SapioCon 2025, he will discuss AI and science-aware lab informatics, showing his expertise in the area.

Media Appearances

Nicolas has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
VP Digital and Data for R&D at CureVac
5-2022 - 5-2024
VP Bioinformatics at CureVac
2-2020 - 3-2022
Head of Ablynx IT - Business Area Lead R&D at Sanofi
3-2015 - 8-2019
Senior Manager - Life Sciences at Accenture
8-2010 - 3-2015
Manager - Health & Public Service at Accenture

Education

1997 - 2002
Master of Science - MS from Ghent University
2008 - 2010
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Vlerick Business School

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Insights For Selling To Nicolas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicolas is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicolas

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicolas move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Nicolas take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Nicolas

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