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About us

ACRON connects, represents, and promotes Contract Research Organizations (CROs) in the Netherlands, with the goal of fostering the growth of clinical research and contributing to the healthcare of tomorrow.


ACRON and its members, with their international expertise, contribute to strengthening the competitive position of clinical research in the Netherlands. CROs, acting as neutral and transparent intermediaries between sponsors, research centers, and investigators, play a key role in ensuring the high-quality and efficient execution of clinical research.


ACRON advocates for the interests of its members, serves as a dialogue partner for stakeholders in the field, and collaborates in the development and enhancement of guidelines, codes of conduct, and procedures to support high-quality and efficient clinical research. ACRON encourages active member involvement, provides relevant industry information, and offers networking opportunities by organizing meetings and symposia.

ACRON Board

Walter de Kok

Voorzitter

Bedrijf: IQVIA
Bestuur sinds: Juni 2021

Carmen Dirksen

Vice-voorzitter

Bedrijf: CTCM
Bestuur sinds: Juni 2023

Lisa Heckenmuller

Penningmeester

Bedrijf: PPD
Bestuur sinds: November 2024

Jocelyn Droge

Secretaris

Bedrijf: IQVIA
Bestuur sinds: november 2023

Roos Verhofstad

Bestuurslid

Bedrijf: Parexel
Bestuur sinds: November 2024

Willem Meeuwsen

Bestuurslid

Bedrijf: Allucent
Bestuur sinds: juni 2025

Communication

Strengthening the community is a pivotal focus of our organization, essential for achieving our long-term objectives. 
The key concept here is “participation”; this involves participation in decision-making structures, engaging with all employees across our companies,
fostering collaboration and united efforts, as well as sharing knowledge with one another. The communication working group employs all available resources to attain this goal.

Miranda Meulstee

Bestuurssecretaresse ACRON

Kees van Ooik

Bedrijf: Your Research

Jocelyn Droge

Bedrijf: IQVIA

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Interested to contribute?

We are always seeking reinforcements. Contributing actively can also enhance your network and visibility.
Moreover, it gives you greater influence over the direction we pursue.