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Meet the Experts at Seuss+: Leaders in Vendor Optimization

The Seuss+ team is a group of senior clinical operations and vendor management experts led by co-founders Kieran Engels and Sabine Hutchison. Across 14 years and 55+ biotech programs, our consultants have run vendor selection, oversight, risk, and inspection readiness for sponsors in oncology, neurology, rare disease, and more. We work as one embedded team, not a roster of drop-in advisors.

What You Get with Seuss+

You gain expert guidance from a team deeply experienced in clinical trials and vendor management.

We provide hands-on support, working alongside you to ensure successful outcomes.

Our solutions are always tailored to your specific needs because we understand that every partnership and trial is unique.

Seuss+

A life-sciences consultancy founded in 2012 that optimizes sponsor and vendor relationships for biotech and pharma clinical trials, using the Vendor Relationship Maximization Method (VRMM).

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Who we help

Get to know the people behind Seuss+

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  • Abigail Healy Global Business Development
    Abbie has over 10 years of experience fostering growth and innovation, specializing in transparent partnerships that drive success in advancing new medicines and technologies.
    Relationship Building
    Business Development
    Negotiation Skills
  • Analyn Animo Senior Consultant, Clinical Data Management

    With 25+ years of experience in Clinical Research Data Management, specializing in both strategic oversight and hands-on execution. Analyn has built departments, created SOPs, implemented EDC systems, contributed to mergers, strategic initiatives, & more.

    Strategic Oversight
    Clinical Research Data Management
    Hands-on Execution
  • Annemarie Kleefstra Senior Clinical Development Strategist

    Annemarie Kleefstra brings 18+ years of managing Phase I–IV trials and submissions in rare diseases, oncology, and clinical development strategy. She’s been instrumental to biotech companies in evaluating clinical strategy, identifying opportunities, and mitigating potential risks.

    Clinical Development Strategy
    Vendor Selection and Oversight
    Risk Based Quality Management and Study Oversight
  • Cyriel Kortleven Organization Mindset & Leadership External Trainer
    Cyriel boosts the creative and entrepreneurial mindset of leaders and professionals. He's an award-winning keynote speaker for conferences, client events, and leadership development.
    Leadership Training
    Change Management
    Organizational Development
  • Debbie van der Meer Project Assistant
    With an extensive background in clinical operations and CROs, Debbie optimizes processes and strengthens vendor relationships, driving efficient project execution.
    Project Coordination
    Vendor Management
    Regulatory Compliance Awareness
  • Dr. rer. nat. Karin Koehler-Hansner Senior Clinical Research Consultant
    Karin is a trained biologist with over 15 years of experience with international Pharma, Biotech, and CRO organizations. And the Founder of AH Clinical Trials Services GmbH.
    Clinical Sponsor Oversight
    Compliance Management
    Life Science Consultant
  • Dr. Sylvia Schwarz Consultant, Clinical Development and Operations

    Sylvia has 20 years of experience in vendor selection, management, and oversight for Pharma and Biotech companies. She is passionate about supporting small start-ups in their transition to the clinical development stage.

    Clinical Project Management
    Vendor Selection and Oversight
    Clinical Devlopment
  • Gersende Bonin Senior Business Consultant & Clinical Systems SME
    Gersende applies her dual expertise in clinical operations and systems to help sponsors improve oversight, streamline processes, and make smarter decisions across their trials.
    Clinical Systems Oversight
    Risk-Based Quality Management
    Operational Execution
  • Gina Dunn Director of Marketing
    Gina is an accomplished marketing director with a long history of building and guiding brands in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research industries.
    Life Science and Pharma Marketing Strategy
    Brand Management and Visioning
    Marketing Communications
  • Helen Springford Consultant

    Helen brings 30+ years’ experience to advise on DCTs, commercial strategy, and business planning across clinical operations and executive leadership for Biotech sponsors.

    Commerical Strategy
    Decentralized Clinical Trials
    Clinical Operations
  • Jane Winter Executive Oversight/ Executive SME
    Jane draws on her global Pharma executive experience to design strategies that drive results, combining a commercial mindset with hands-on expertise to support organizational growth.
    Strategy development
    Relationship management
    Oversight and governance
  • Jin Chyung Keudel Leadership & Communication Coach, External Trainer
    Jin has over 25 years of experience in leadership development, persuasive communication, international negotiations, and intercultural leadership.
    Leadership Training
    Communication Skills
    Negotiation Skills
  • Kieran Engels CEO
    Kieran unites regulatory, growth, clinical, and industry experts to help clients tackle challenges and discover new strategies for success.
    Life Science Organizational Design
    Contract Negotiation
    Leadership & Partnership Development
  • Laura Burke Marketing Manager - Communications
    Laura is a skilled marketing and communications strategist, passionate about crafting compelling brand narratives and elevating customer experiences.
    Strategic Messaging
    Brand Positioning
    Content Creation & Copywriting
  • Lauren Alani Director Digital Innovation
    Lauren leverages her business development expertise to drive impactful change, focusing on how digital innovations can make clinical trials more efficient and engaging.
    Digital Innovation
    Business Development
    Sparking Creativity
  • Marion Kappert Senior Business Consultant
    With 25+ years in clinical research, Marion Kappert streamlines vendor selection and management, helping biotech sponsors build strong, effective partnerships.
    Project Management & Leadership
    Strategic Approach & Execution
    Relationship Management
  • Nicolyn Liebenberg Senior Business Consultant
    Nicolyn is an impressive international business consultant focused on using data and critical thinking to help organizations make well-informed, better decisions.
    Project Management & Leadership
    Strategic Approach & Execution
    Relationship Management
  • Noemi Paloczi Project Assistant
    With experience in pharma operations and project coordination across different industries, Noémi enjoys creating structure, keeping details organized, and making sure everyone has what they need to move projects forward.
    Cross-Functional Project Tracking
    Documentation and Governance Support
    Workflow Stability in High-Stakes Environments
  • Özlem Kocaağaoğlu Consulting Analyst
    Özlem, a former pharmacist with research and business management expertise, applies her analytical skills and dedication to drive optimal business outcomes.
    CMC Area
    Contract Analysis
    Market Search
  • Sabine Hutchison CEO
    Sabine helps life science companies and leaders create the right business narrative, get stakeholder buy-in, navigate growth to reach their full potential to make an impact in their fields.
    Life Science Organizational Design
    Expansion Strategies
    Management Oversight
  • Sandra van Londen Entrepreneur/ Owner HQ Vector

    Drives clinical impact at Seuss+ by guiding sponsors, building expert teams, and embedding quality systems that deliver sustainable, inspection-ready outcomes for Biotech sponsors.

    Quality Expert
    Project Management
    Change Management
  • Stephanie Holowaty Financial Assistant
    Stephanie brings a wealth of experience to Seuss+, implementing impressive structures and processes for a smooth-running accounting and finance department.
    Structures and Processes
    Accounting
    Financial Administration
  • Susan Braakman Director of Group Services
    Susan enhances workflows and efficiency by designing processes across HR, Legal, Finance, and IT, strengthening operations at Seuss+ and for our life science clients.
    HR Strategy and Operations
    Life Science Recruitment Strategies
    Talent Development & Management
  • Zsofia Kis Business Consultant
    Zsofia is passionate about creating diverse but aligned teams & partnerships that allow individuals to thrive professionally and personally.
    Change Management
    Team Development Tailored Trainings
    Process Optimization
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Join the Team

We′re always looking for smart, purposeful people who are ready to make an impact at Seuss+. Check out our open listings below to see who we′re hiring right now.

CAREERS AT SEUSS+

Key takeaways

  • Seuss+ optimizes sponsor and vendor relationships so clinical trials stay on time and on budget.
  • The VRMM is a five-stage system: strategic blueprint, foundational framework, infrastructure setup, optimization, and pivotal inflection.
  • We are hands-on partners who own deliverables, not passive advisors.
  • 14 years of sponsor-side and vendor-side experience across 55+ biotech programs.

This organized, dedicated and enthusiastic team goes the extra mile to guide you to a final, highly data-driven decision, which meets your business needs.

Vice President of Clinical Development, Drug Co-Development Company

Frequently asked questions

Seuss+ is led by co-founders Kieran Engels and Sabine Hutchison, both CEOs. The wider team brings senior clinical operations and vendor management experience across the full trial lifecycle.

The team carries 14 years of vendor optimization experience across 55+ biotech programs, with consultants who have run vendor selection, oversight, risk, and inspection readiness for sponsors in oncology, neurology, rare disease, and more.

One embedded team. The same senior people who guide your vendor selection stay with you through delivery, so context is not lost between milestones. You do not get a drop-in advisor who disappears after the kickoff.

Vendor strategy, selection and qualification, contract negotiation, governance and oversight, risk management, systems validation, and inspection readiness, plus digital innovation and clinical data management.

Yes. We match the right people to your phase, therapeutic area, and bandwidth, so you get senior support that fits your trial.

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