Leadership team

Since 2019, Ariane has overseen Ardena's drug product activities, spearheading successful integration and transformation at Ardena Pamplona and expanding the company's capabilities to include sterile services. With over a decade of senior management experience in CRO/CDMO sectors, Ariane excels in leading multidisciplinary teams and is dedicated to team development, fostering networks, and maintaining a customer-centric approach. Her leadership has also been instrumental in driving business development initiatives. Prior to joining Ardena, Ariane made significant contributions to the growth of Biogazelle, a specialized CRO in RNA and DNA biomarker services. Ariane holds a PhD in biomedical sciences, focusing on proteins and oncology

Gunnar Flik joined Ardena in 2024 as Division Head of Bioanalytical Services. With over 20 years of experience in drug discovery within biotech and CRO environments, Gunnar brings a wealth of strategic vision and entrepreneurial expertise to his role. He is dedicated to developing comprehensive short- and long-term strategic plans aimed at optimizing efficiency, fostering growth, and enhancing profitability within Ardena's Bioanalysis division. Prior to joining Ardena, Gunnar served as owner and Managing Director of operations EU of Brains On-Line which was later acquired by Charles River Laboratories (CRL). He led the successful and seamless integration of Brains On-Line into CRL. Gunnar played a pivotal role in the seamless integration of Brains On-Line into CRL, where he subsequently served as Site Director and contributed to strategic initiatives within the Discovery Business Unit, advising on partnerships and M&A activities. Gunnar holds a PhD in Neuropharmacology.