Marieke joined Progress in April 2019.  After studying Molecular Sciences Marieke received her PhD title in 2006 from the University of Leiden on the modelling of metallo-proteins. At the CRO Centre for Human Drug Research she worked as Business Development Manager. Here she set up the marketing and sales department and was responsible for the valorisation of self-sponsored biomarker research in early phase clinical trials. Until september 2018 she has been employed by Eurofins, a worldwide laboratory testing services company. During this time she reinitiated the Analytical Development department of a QC laboratory where analytical methods were developed and validated. With a Green Belt and a Prince II certification, she runs a variety of projects with cross-functional teams.

Marieke loves to play bridge and regularly participates in the Dutch championships for women. She likes adventurous holidays such as hiking in the mountains or taking cooking classes in Asia.