Meet Sven, Clinical Trial Manager 

Sven works in the clinical team at UNION where he oversees and coordinates UNION’s clinical trials. Sven is involved in everything from participant recruitment to controlling data quality and managing the wide array of stakeholders involved in clinical operations. As such, a key part of Sven’s job concerns facilitating the collaboration between cross-functional teams, ensuring the advancement of key indications for UNION’s lead compound.  

“In my role managing clinical trials, I feel closely connected to our studies and believe that we are well on our way to making a real difference for the patients. A culture of efficiency and patient centricity is integrated in the way UNION works, and I find that particularly impactful. We actively work together to minimize silos, encourage open collaboration across different departments, and are constantly in an optimization dialog with our research sites, which results in unique insights and a more responsive organization.”  

Fueling ambition 

“There are many potential challenges, and staying focused and committed is crucial. This is where the UNION virtues of ‘Ignite Passion’ and ‘Fuel Ambition’ come into play. Everyone on the team needs to be fully engaged and passionate about the project to navigate these challenges effectively. Additionally, ‘Collaborate to Win’ and ‘Value Expertise’ are fundamental to our success. I work closely with cross-functional teams—including medical, data monitoring, statistics, and local study teams. Completing our studies would be impossible without the expert knowledge and full engagement of each team member. These values are central to how we drive our projects forward and ultimately make a difference for patients.” 

What do you think makes working at UNION great? 

“One of the most exciting aspects of working at UNION is the opportunity to collaborate with a range of people from various backgrounds. This diversity not only enriches our work environment but also provides endless learning opportunities. It’s inspiring to work alongside such a team, where each person’s unique insights contribute to our collective success and drive us forward.”