• Our Story

    JunipR Research was founded in 2025 by Renske De Zwaef with a simple belief: clinical studies should genuinely serve the people they are created for.

    After more than 20 years in clinical affairs across Pharma, MedTech, and Biotech, Renske saw how often promising innovations struggled to reach patients because studies weren’t designed around real needs — the daily realities of patients, their families, and the healthcare professionals who care for them. She also saw sponsors repeatedly struggle with enrollment because sites were not properly engaged or consulted during planning. JunipR was created to change that by combining strong scientific expertise with a practical, human approach to clinical strategy and operations.

    Our name reflects the values we stand for.
    Inspired by Juniper, a Cornish healer known for her sincerity, care, open-mindedness, no-nonsense wisdom, and skill as a natural problem-solver, the name embodies the spirit we bring to every project. We build our team with passionate, talented people who value scientific clarity, integrity, and respectful collaboration. Based in Belgium’s vibrant clinical research and biotech landscape, we design and deliver studies that are feasible, efficient, and meaningful — and that can be run faster and with higher quality because they fit clinical reality and engage the right sites from the start.

    Today, we support sponsors across clinical operations, patient and HCP engagement, clinical strategy, and expert committee management.
    We believe every interaction matters — with customers, sites, patients, and within our own team. Our goal is to help innovators move their programs forward with studies grounded in real experience, supported by strong evidence, and ultimately capable of making a difference in the lives of patients.

  • The Team

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    Renske De Zwaef, MSc — Founder & Clinical Strategy Expert

    Renske is an international clinical research leader with more than 20 years of experience across Pharma, MedTech, and Biotech. She is known for designing and leading global clinical study programs that generate strong evidence, move innovation forward, and keep patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals at the center.

    Her career spans first-in-human studies, complex pre-market trials, large international post-market programs, and the development of complete international clinical strategies for regulatory approval. Renske is recognized for her deep expertise in patient and HCP engagement, her leadership of global clinical operations teams, and her work with expert study committees. She has led clinical programs in neuromodulation, ophthalmology, cardiovascular devices, infectious disease, epilepsy, depression, and more.

    With a background in Biotechnology (Ghent University) and hands-on experience across clinical operations, regulatory readiness, and risk-based study management, Renske combines scientific depth with a broad, cross-functional understanding of the industry — from R&D and clinical affairs to market access, reimbursement, and marketing. She has built a reputation as a clear thinker, problem-solver, and trusted partner, valued for her dedication, transparent communication, and ability to bring teams together.

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    Marion Bettega, Ing - Clinical Affairs Manager

    Marion has a strong background in clinical research across oncology, dermatology, medical technologies, and pharmacology. She has coordinated international studies from start-up to close-out, overseen vendors and sites, and built clinical evidence programs and evaluation strategies that support both pre-market and post-market needs.

    Known for her calm, structured approach and eye for detail, she brings clarity and reliability to every project. At JunipR, Marion leads our patient engagement program — organising interviews, surveys, and advisory boards to ensure that patient insights genuinely shape study design and execution. She is valued for her thoughtful communication, collaborative mindset, and ability to keep complex workstreams running smoothly while staying closely connected to the needs of sponsors, patients and healthcare professionals.

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    Sarah Naessens, PhD - Clinical Affairs Manager

    Coming Soon !

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    Freelance Team

    We work with a strong network of expert freelancers who support our mission — specialists in monitoring, regulatory submissions, quality, data privacy, engineering, auditing, and more. Contact us to learn how we can support your project.

  • Why Partner with JunipR Research?

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    We offer flexible, tailored solutions

    We adapt our activities and solutions to fit your specific goals, timelines, and study requirements.

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    We are ethical & compliant

    Our processes are fully GDPR-compliant with oversight by our Data Protection Officer (DPO).

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    We deliver impact-driven, measurable results

    We focus on delivering high-quality insights that de-risk your clinical development and accelerate innovation.