Jan-Bart Hak is heading the medical device department of ProPharma Group, in Leiden, the Netherlands. He and his team provide services, internationally, in various medical device related areas such as quality management systems, regulatory affairs, clinical strategy, vigilance and product development. Prior to ProPharma Group, Jan Bart held different management positions in clinical and regulatory affairs at international oriented companies, such as Xendo, QPS and Cordis (Johnson & Johnson). He also worked at a start-up company in biodegradable medical devices, which is currently a successful company. As a Medical Biologist, Jan Bart holds a Ph.D. degree in cardiac physiology.