Turning research into real therapy: Veronika Verdonckt Smutná on science inside the private sector

A scientific career can take on many shapes and forms. For Veronika Verdonckt Smutná, this manifested as a transition from public research to clinical development in the private pharmaceutical sphere. Working mostly from her quaint home in the north of France, for a German company, and collaborating with teams all across the globe, her story epitomizes “Science without Borders” as well as a worldwide commitment to translating innovation into treatments that can make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

What initially inspired you to pursue a career in medical science and later on to pursue clinical development in the private sector?.

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Author: Xavier Amedeo Pallas, Barbora Navrátilová