Bram Jongen, PhD Datwyler

After his Masters in Polymer Chemistry at the University of Louvain, Belgium, Bram Jongen acquired a Ph.D. in Water Soluble Polymers used for advanced drug administration. Bram started as Technical Support Manager for Datwyler 18 years ago, and picked up a role of heading the Global Product Introduction & Support team, a global team of highly experienced and educated people, having each their own expertise in the world of pharmaceutical closures. Bram himself acquired profound Extractables & Leachables expertise. From 2013 till 2020, he has been acting as Head of R&D, leading a group that focuses on developing new rubber and new coating materials. Since early 2020, he became VP Materials & Technologies, overseeing the development teams in Datwyler’s HealthCare branch, but also the Mobility, Food & Beverages, General Industry and Connectors teams.