Co-Founder & CEO
Dr. Willem De Weerd, through his scientific education and extensive experience in the pharma industry, is uniquely qualified to lead JNL Biopharmaceutics through the entire lifecycle—from initial drug design and early research to the creation of viable development pipelines.
Dr. De Weerd bridges between high-risk scientific innovation while enabling commercial viability.
JNL Biopharmaceutics forms this unique blend of deep technical understanding and business insights. Practical experience dictates that these leaders are not just managers, but storytellers who secure funding, manage complex regulatory pathways, while building a culture of innovation.
Dr. de Weerd offers a unique combination of high-level scientific, legal, and patent expertise, enhanced by practical experience in both the USA and Europe. With this comprehensive background, he is uniquely positioned to drive the success of JNL Biopharmaceutics.
Operating between the USA and Europe, Dr. de Weerd is a prominent patent expert who leverages a unique dual-region background. His specialized education and cross-continental experience allow him to seamlessly guide JNL Biopharmaceutics through the entire lifecycle.
At Merck Serono S.A. (Switzerland), Dr. de Weerd's guidance was instrumental in bringing various biologics and biosimilars to the global stage.
While at Kenyon & Kenyon in New York, Dr. de Weerd acted as counsel for a variety of pharmaceutical firms, assisting them in navigating the legal landscapes and the regulatory pathways to successfully launch their products in this critical market.
- Registered Attorney in New York
- Registered Attorney Washington DC
- Solicitor in England
- Registered US Patent Attorney
- Registered European Patent Attorney
- Diploma, European Patent Law / Center for International Intellectual Property Studies, University of Strasbourg (FR)
- Drs in Chemistry / Utrecht University (NL)
- PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology / University of Texas (USA)
- Juris Doctor (Law) / University George Washington University (USA)