Marleen holds a PhD in Gastroenterology from the Erasmus University Medical Center and worked in the life sciences industry for more than 20 years, fulfilling scientific, managerial, and commercial roles. She has a proven track record in serving high-demanding clients in different stages of the development of their drugs.

CCR Group is a Contract Research Organization (CRO) group with laboratories in Germany and the Netherlands offering a comprehensive set of integrated services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Part of the CCR Group are the companies ICCR-Roßdorf and Synergy Health Utrecht.

ICCR Roßdorf has a focus on genotoxicology research for pharma, (agro)chemical, cosmetic and medical device industries. Synergy Health Utrecht offers chemical and microbiological test services for pharma and biotech industries. CCR Group is certified according GLP, GMP and ISO 17025.

The appointment of Marleen as CEO for the CCR Group is in line with our growth strategy and vision to deliver the Best Value in the GLP and GMP contract testing market. Our customers will benefit from an increasing service portfolio and a centralized approach resulting in integrated offerings.