Manja Boerman is a distinguished leader in the biopharmaceutical industry with a deep specialization in protein, cell and gene therapy. With over 20 years of experience, she has played pivotal roles in numerous companies, significantly impacting the development and commercialization of advanced therapies. Manja’s career highlights include her tenure as President of Catalent Protein, Cell and Gene Therapy, Aesica Pharmaceuticals, Patheon Biologics, and DSM Biologics, as well as her leadership as CEO of Kiadis Pharma and Regenesance. She is currently the CEO of Prothya Biosolutions (a blood plasma product company).

Manja holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the State University of New York, reflecting her strong academic background in life sciences. She began her career at DSM, where she held various positions in business development, licensing, and technology within DSM Biologics. Throughout her career, Manja has been recognized for her expertise in clinical operations, strategic planning, and business development. She has contributed to numerous scientific publications and has been a prominent speaker at industry conferences. Her ability to drive growth and foster innovation has earned her a respected reputation in the biotechnology sector, particularly in start-up environments and global late-stage clinical development for cell therapy products.

At Syngene, she is the Chairperson of the Science and Technology Committee and a member of the Risk Management Committee, the Stakeholders Relationship & ESG Committee and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.