Brittany Kaiser_
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower
Johan Van Hoof is the global therapeutic area head for infectious diseases and vaccines at Janssen R&D, and managing director of Janssen Vaccines & Prevention. He leads research and development in vaccines at Janssen, drawing on his extensive experience with Johnson & Johnson and the broader vaccine industry.
Johan tirelessly leads his world-class team to develop transformational vaccines which will prevent, intercept, treat and cure life-threatening infectious diseases. He continues to advance Janssen’s efforts in this area, utilising cutting-edge technology and strategic collaborations to drive research and development forward.
Prior to joining the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, Johan built up more than 20 years of experience in the vaccine industry, having worked with Pasteur Mérieux Connaught, Chiron Vaccines and GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals.
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower
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