Galapagos Appoints Tania Philipp as Chief Human Resources Officer
On March 5, 2026, Galapagos NV announced the appointment of Tania Philipp as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective from March 4, 2026. Tania Philipp will also join the Management Committee of the biotechnology company.
Professional Background of Tania Philipp
Tania Philipp has taken up her role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Galapagos starting March 4, 2026. She succeeds Annelies Missotten, who will remain with the company until June 30, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. With nearly three decades of experience in the life sciences sector, Tania Philipp previously held the position of Executive Human Resources Consultant at Vor Bio. She has also served as Chief People Officer, Vice President Head of People, Vice President Human Resources at Tango Therapeutics, and held leadership roles in human resources at Bavarian Nordic and other life sciences organizations. She holds an M.A. in psychology from the University of the Pacific.
Tania Philipp's Role in the Management Committee
As part of her appointment, Tania Philipp joins the Management Committee of Galapagos. Henry Gosebruch, CEO of Galapagos, stated: 'We are thrilled to welcome Tania to Galapagos. Tania has a proven ability to build strong cultures within early-stage life sciences organizations undergoing transformation. She will play a critical role as we build a high-performing, mission-driven culture at Galapagos, focused on delivering significant medications to patients.'
