Our mission

Making healthcare more effective and efficient.

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Our commitment is clear: helping hospitals increase infusion capacity. Ivy Medical develops infusion technology that automates routine tasks and reduces alarms, easing the workload for care teams.

Our mission and vision

Mission
Providing a next generation medical device to improve the experience of infusion therapy for patients and nurses.

Vision
We want to make a significant impact on healthcare quality by reinventing infusion therapy.

Meet the team

Our team consists of skilled and enthousiastic people, get to know them below!

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Melcher Frankema
CEO

Melcher is a strong communicator with a focus on building meaningful partnerships. He brings energy to every conversation. His natural ability to connect with people makes him a driving force in any team. He easily builds trust and keeps everyone aligned toward a shared goal.

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Gijs Schumer
CFO

Gijs combines a sharp financial instinct with an ability to accelerate progress when it counts. He’s quick to respond with practical, effective solutions while always keeping the broader goals in sight. Gijs knows exactly when to step in and drive things ahead.

Niels van Rheenen
CTO

Niels is deeply passionate about MedTech. With a track record of successfully achieving MDR CE certification for multiple projects across different companies, he brings extensive expertise to Ivy. As CTO, he leads R&D efforts to drive innovation and bring our technology to market.

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Peter Tuin
Head of Engineering

Peter is a true inventor, always driven to understand how things work, and how they can work better. With a calm and focused mindset, he tackles complex challenges. His technical sharpness makes him the engineer behind our innovative development.

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Emma Vrins
QA Engineer

Social, energetic and with a sharp mind. Emma has a talent for simplifying complex processes using her “short but impactful” approach. She values efficiency, but also likes having a lot of fun with her colleagues.

Join our team!
We are currently looking for:

Internship- Research Engineer

Internship- Stage wetenschap (Geneeskunde Msc., Dutch)

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Wouter van Gammeren
Business Controller

Although Wouter is social and easy-going during lunch, he’s an absolute numbers slayer when he’s behind the spreadsheet, making sure Ivy’s financials are on point. Wouter makes sure to embody our vision into a clear pathway from both a business and financial perspective.

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Sjoerd Janzen
NPI Engineer

Sjoerd is always up for a laugh, but very serious when it comes to his work. He keeps track of every aspect of the product systematically and with great care, making sure the design process runs smoothly and the product is extensively tested.

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Ymke Janse
Product Engineer

Ymke is a naturally curious individual who isn’t afraid of taking decisive action. In every field she explores, she quickly becomes an expert, making swift and impressive progress. She truly knows how to turn on the turbo!

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Esmee Beugelaar
R&D Associate

Esmee is a natural organizer. She knows how to filter out the core tasks and in this way manages to always be on top of things. Wondering what was said several weeks ago? Don’t worry, Esmee wrote it down.

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Martijn Knol
Project Engineer

Martijn is sharp, curious, and committed. Whether he is deciphering complex scientific methods or diving into data analysis, he approaches tasks with thoroughness and a strong desire to achieve optimal results. This man thrives on challenges!

Roos Burlage
Research Engineer

Roos brings a vibrant mix of creativity and enthusiasm to the team. With a keen eye for spotting opportunities from unique angles, she thrives on communication and storytelling. Passionate about the ever-evolving world of social media, she stays ahead of trends and knows how to make an impact.

Milou Zielhuis
Research Engineer

Milou has a warm personality and is full of positive energy. She is eager to learn and brings laser-focus to her research. With a sharp eye on the goal, she moves quickly. Milou is determined to lay the groundwork for improved infection prevention in infusion therapy and values the practical application of her work.

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Pieter Wichers
Medical Advisor

As a doctor, Pieter’s number one priority is the well-being of his patients and nurses. Working on the development and implementation of the Ivy Duo +, he prefers a practical approach and clear communication. He likes to think in terms of opportunities and translates his findings into the reality of day-to-day practice in the clinic.

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Tjerk Hylkema
Medical Advisor

Tjerk is a down-to-earth, sociable person who knows how to get to the point. Tjerk’s intricate knowledge about patient safety and decision making provides invaluable insights that help improve Ivy Medical.

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Julia Bakker
Research Engineer

Julia is a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, known for her ability to get straight to the point and drive projects forward with energy. She is both fun and caring, making her a joy to be around. Additionally, it’s worth noting that she possesses an exceptional eye for detail.

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