Meet the Team: Technical Support

Works at Dopharma since
2015

Languages
Dutch, English and a bit of French

Countries you work for
The Netherlands, Belgium and other countries where Dopharma doesn’t have a specific Technical Support Team.

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

I worked a few several years as a practioner, mainly working with calves. Afterwards, I worked for pharmaceutical companies, where I was responsible for export food certification.

What are your main tasks?

I support our products by informing people how to use and market our products, but also by answering questions from the field. In addition, I also handle autogenous vaccines.

What do you like the most about your job?

I enjoy engaging with people both within and outside our company. I enjoy informing others about our products through talks, presentations, and by exploring effective ways to communicate information externally. I particularly enjoy thinking outside the box.

Works at Dopharma since
2024

Languages
Dutch and English

Countries you work for
Mostly the Netherlands, but also other countries where Dopharma doesn’t have a specific Technical Support Team.

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

During my study I had a wide range of part-time jobs.  From being a assistant at multiple veterinary clinics for pets to being a croupier. After my graduation I worked for 10 years as a farm animal veterinarian in the field, specialized in swine for the last 7 years.

What are your main tasks?

Answering questions from the field, and with that, providing a helpline for veterinarians in the field. I also handle all vaccine-related matters, from advice and order processing to communicating results. While broadly disseminating veterinary knowledge.

What do you like the most about your job?

In the field, I always felt like I didn’t have enough time to thoroughly investigate things and thus increase my own knowledge. that sometimes made me feel like my growth curve had stalled a bit. Now it’s (one of my) task(s) to dig deep into (some) subjects. It energizes me to help others with that possibility.

Works at Dopharma since
2026

Languages
Polish, English and very basic Dutch.

Countries you work for
Mostly the Netherlands, but also other European countries where Dopharma doesn’t have a specific Technical Support Team.

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

I was working as a poultry veterinarian mainly at technical positions at pharmaceutical companies. In my last job I worked as a species expert poultry in CRO company connected with autogenous vaccines production, side and wide range of poultry diagnostics service.

What are your main tasks?

I am responsible for technical support across the full portfolio of Dopharma poultry products, including autogenous vaccine and diagnostic solutions (Ripac-Labor GmbH).

What do you like the most about your job?

I love that I can support customers in poultry production with their challenges. I enjoy investigating their problems and finding the right solutions for them.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?

My favorite poultry disease is coccidiosis due to the years of field investigation, which was finalized with PhD “ Epidemiology of invasion by protozoa of the genera Eimeria in broilers flocks vaccinated and unvaccinated against coccidiosis”. Next to that I am interested in new diagnostics methods for the evaluation of efficacy immune prophylaxis programs for poultry, factors which can influence immune response and interactions between host-pathogens-environment.

This fits with my every working day motto: “Move science to practice and drive the business!’’

Works at Dopharma since
2024

Languages
French and English

Countries you work for
France

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

I am a qualified veterinarian and I worked as a field veterinarian in both private practice and a university setting. My clinical experience was mainly in equine practice, but also included mixed rural–equine practice.

In addition, I worked for three years in ruminant micronutrition and I hold a veterinary school postgraduate diploma in “Dairy Cow Feeding and Nutrition”. These experiences allow me to combine a strong field-based veterinary background with solid expertise in animal nutrition and production systems.

What are your main tasks?

I am responsible for technical support and marketing activities for Dopharma France. My role includes providing scientific and technical support to internal teams and customers, contributing to marketing and communication materials, ensuring compliance with French and European regulations, and acting as a technical link between the French affiliate and the Dopharma group.

What do you like the most about your job?

What I enjoy most is combining science, field reality, and marketing strategy. I particularly appreciate working on concrete solutions that support veterinarians and farmers, while being part of an international group with shared values and expertise.

I strongly value collaboration and knowledge sharing with my colleagues, and I always enjoy exchanging ideas and experiences with colleagues from other countries.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?

I have a small “farm” at home, including two cats, one dog, three sheep, four goats, seven laying hens and one rooster, two wallabies… and a tortoise.

Works at Dopharma since
2024

Languages
Catalan, Spanish and English

Countries you work for
Spain and Portugal

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

I have experience across multiple areas of veterinary medicine. I worked as a field veterinarian, primarily with pigs and poultry, collaborating with well-established companies in the sector.

I also have research experience, including work with a porcine model and laboratory research on infectious and zoonotic diseases, always applying a One Health approach.

What are your main tasks?

My main tasks focus on providing global technical support and coordinating the Dophavacc project. In addition, I work closely with the team to manage new product launches, deliver technical training to both sales teams and clients, support marketing activities, and carry out field visits.

My role combines technical coordination, project management, training, marketing, and communication, which keeps every day varied!

What do you like the most about your job?

What I like most is the close contact with veterinarians and customers, and being able to help find practical solutions to real field problems. The combination of technical work and field interaction is what really energizes me.

I also enjoy that my work is varied and always offers new challenges, whether it’s learning about a different production system or supporting a new project. This constant learning and problem-solving is what keeps me motivated.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?

I really enjoy the dynamic and collaborative environment at Dopharma, as well as the opportunity to keep learning every day. Thanks to my role, I have the chance to work closely with different departments, and it is always a pleasure to exchange ideas, share experiences, and contribute to the growth of both projects and people. Being part of such a supportive and engaging team makes my work even more rewarding!

Works at Dopharma since
2020

Languages
Croatian , English , Polish , and a bit Czech and Slovak.

Countries you work for
Globally , everywhere Dopharma has poultry portfolio , including Autogenous vaccines.

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

After graduating my veterinary studies, I worked for a few years in a feed mill as a nutritionist, also providing support to poultry and pig clients. Anyway , I spent the most of my working time at pharmaceutical companies, where I was Country and Regional manager.

What are your main tasks?

I deal with global poultry key accounting: supporting our Teams and Distributors. I assist with product launches, establishing contacts with key and strategic accounts, organizing meetings with key accounts, seminars, congresses, field product tests, internal and external technical trainings , and supporting different exhibitions. Also I support with different market analysis and benchmarking , also regarding the feasibility of future registrations and comparison of our products to the competition.

What do you like the most about your job?

I enjoy engaging with people both within and outside our company , meeting people from different countries and regions, learning about various approaches to the poultry business, and broadening my horizons in this field. The greatest pleasure is having a good meeting and seeing the real results of my work.

Works at Dopharma since
2021

Languages

Romanian, French, Italian, English and a little bit of German

Countries you work for
Roumanie

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

I worked for the poultry integrators for 10 years, primarily in rearing and layers. During this time, I held various roles, including farm veterinarian, farm manager and production manager. In these positions, I was mainly involved in poultry production sites, bird health and egg handling and processing.

What are your main tasks?

I offer technical support to our colleagues and clients. I do so by answering questions about products or giving advice. Alongside my main responsibilities, I serve as additional support for Dophavacc.

What do you like the most about your job?

What I like the most about my job is troubleshooting.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
I’m grateful for all the opportunities I’ve at Dopharma. Cheers!

Works at Dopharma since
2015

Languages
Romanian and English

Countries you work for
Roumanie

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

I’ve worked before for Smithfield USA and RO. In addition, I’ve worked for a small animal practice and as a sales agent for a Romanian manufacturer of veterinary pharma products.

What are your main tasks?

I offer technical support to our colleagues and clients. Besides that, I’m also busy with sales and warehouse specific work. Alongside my main responsibilities, I serve as additional support for Dophavacc.

What do you like the most about your job?

I enjoy my job most, because it keeps me busy with a variety of tasks and problems.

Works at Dopharma since
2022

Languages
Italian and English

Countries you work for
Italie

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

I have been working as Field Trials Specialist and Swine Technical Services Manager in Intervet and Schering-Plough Animal Health. Later, I’ve worked as Scientific Affairs Manager and Swine Product Manager in MSD Animal Health

What are your main tasks?

I work on Field Force training and support in the field. In addition, I inform swine practitioners about our products during congresses and meetings. I give technical assistance for Dopharma products and related diseases to Swine Key Accounts and swine producers in general.

What do you like the most about your job?

The possibility to combine theoretical knowledge, which must be constantly updated, with field experience. The ability to improve production results, animal welfare, and animal health in the swine sector… while making business.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?

My role also allows me to interact with large integrated groups, the feed industry, universities, veterinary laboratories, and other private and public organizations. All of this is very stimulating. You certainly never get bored!

Works at Dopharma since
2018

Languages
German, French and English

Countries you work for
I provide technical support across Germany and other European countries for our Dophavacc vaccines for swine and cattle.

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

After completing my studies, I gained academic experience at the Clinic for Swine at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and Vetmeduni Vienna, Austria. I later worked as a swine veterinarian in private practice in Lower Saxony before entering the pharmaceutical industry, where I provided technical support for swine business units at different major pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Zoetis, and Hipra).

What are your main tasks?

I support Dophavacc-vaccines.

What do you like the most about your job?

What I like most is being able to have a meaningful impact by turning knowledge into practical solutions. I enjoy using my technical expertise to support vaccination strategies, help prevent disease, and see how this directly improves animal health, farm performance and customer confidence.  Beyond that, I value being part of the Dopharma-family, where openness, collaboration and a strong sense of togetherness make the work both motivating and truly enjoyable.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?

I’m the proud mother of a cheerful daughter and two delightful dogs (not bio-mom of these two). Together we make a close-knit team who loves spending its free time exploring Europe in our van.

Works at Dopharma since
2010

Languages
German and English

Countries you work for
I work for Germany and other European countries.

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

I’ve worked as a MALDI-TOF MS application specialist in the clinical microbiology.

What are your main tasks?

I work in Research & Development, contributing to new advancements in our autogenous vaccines.

What do you like the most about your job?

What I like the most about my job is the challenges and variety it gives. Every day brings something new!

Works at Dopharma since
2020

Languages
German, Dutch and English

Countries you work for
I work for Germany, but we at Ripac are cooperating with colleagues from other countries when it comes to Autogenes vaccines.

Do you have relevant work experience or practitioner experience?

No, my position(s) at Dopharma-Ripac is my first.

What are your main tasks?

My main task is production management. I guide the batch releases and support our (new) costumers.

What do you like the most about your job?

What I like the most about my job is the variety it gives. I especially enjoy meeting my colleagues (and their clients), especially from other countries, to learn about their challenges.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?

Exchanging our experience is important! The are no problems, only challenges. Talking with each other can provide solutions.