Speakers
Keynote Speakers

Astrid Scherer
Bayer AG
Head Clinical Data & Performance Excellence

Astrid Scherer
Bayer AG Head Clinical Data & Performance Excellence
Astrid Scherer is the VP, Global Head of Clinical Data & Performance Excellence (CD&PE) at Bayer AG, leading the transformation of clinical development through innovative concepts, processes, and technologies. With extensive experience across strategy, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, and commercial operations, she has spearheaded numerous cross-functional initiatives, including PV transformation and the implementation of the Medical Customer Powerhouse in collaboration with Veeva. Astrid is based in Basel, Switzerland, and holds degrees in Pharmacy and Translation/Interpretation from the Universities of Bonn and Cologne.

Ibrahim Kamstrup-Akkaoui
Novo Nordisk A/S
Vice President

Ibrahim Kamstrup-Akkaoui
Novo Nordisk A/S Vice President
Ibrahim Kamstrup-Akkaoui is a senior leader in clinical data management at Novo Nordisk and has 20 years of experience working with data and clinical studies. Ibrahim has also led multiple projects that evolve the way data management is conducted at Novo Nordisk and the broader industry. He is currently leading the DataNow Program to renew the digital infrastructure for clinical studies, with end users and patients as the focus.

Javier Monvoisin
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Vice President Regulatory Operations

Javier Monvoisin
Teva Pharmaceuticals Vice President Regulatory Operations
Javier has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held positions in quality, regulatory affairs (CMC/development), and regulatory operations. He is currently the head of regulatory operations at Teva, where he is responsible for implementing all regulatory systems and processes, focusing on bringing global digital solutions and innovations, specifically in the AI and Automation space, to improve working processes and regulatory outcomes. He is a subject matter expert for xEVMPD, IDMP, and eCTD and is involved in several ICH, EMA, and industry association working groups.

Hugo Cervantes
Veeva Systems
SVP, Clinical Strategy

Hugo Cervantes
Veeva Systems SVP, Clinical Strategy
Hugo leads clinical strategy in Europe at Veeva. Hugo has over 20 years experience working in technology and consulting, focused on helping clinical and R&D organizations innovate and improve performance.

Jared Katz
Veeva Systems
Senior Director, Development Cloud Strategy

Jared Katz
Veeva Systems Senior Director, Development Cloud Strategy
As Sr. Director of Development Cloud Strategy, Jared drives the vision and execution to deliver connected and streamlined processes across clinical, regulatory, safety and quality businesses. With over 15 years of experience in life sciences and healthcare technology, including his prior work at Epic in the electronic medical records space, Jared brings deep expertise in leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

Larry Jovanovic
Veeva Systems
Vice President of Product Management, Vault Platform

Larry Jovanovic
Veeva Systems Vice President of Product Management, Vault Platform
As the VP of Product Management for the Vault Platform at Veeva Systems, Larry builds the industry cloud for life sciences to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that empower our customers to streamline their processes, enhance their compliance, and improve their outcomes.

Paul Attridge
Veeva Systems
Vice President Regulatory, Europe

Paul Attridge
Veeva Systems Vice President Regulatory, Europe
Paul is a technologist and business development professional whose experience spans 40 years – 8 years as a software engineer and 32 dedicated in life sciences. He currently leads Veeva’s regulatory strategy activities in Europe, helping customers maximize the value of Veeva RIM. He also has experience in business development, product management, product architecture, software development, and professional services at DxC, CSC and FCG.
Session Speakers

Dominique Lagrave
Accumulus Synergy
Senior Vice President Regulatory Innovation

Dominique Lagrave
Accumulus Synergy Senior Vice President Regulatory Innovation
Dominique joined Accumulus Synergy in 2022 as the senior vice president of regulatory innovation. Before joining Accumulus, Dominique worked in various leadership roles in regulatory operations for the past 25 years, most recently leading Amgen’s global regulatory operations function. In his role at Accumulus, Dominique engages with global health authorities and industry partners to drive regulatory innovation leveraging cloud technologies. Dominique has also been a Board member of the IRISS Forum since 2021. Dominique holds a Pharm D and a Master’s in International Regulatory Affairs from the University of Paris.

Joyce Moore
Allucent
Global Head Patient Engagement

Joyce Moore
Allucent Global Head Patient Engagement
Joyce brings 25 years of industry expertise spanning multiple disciplines and a diverse range of therapeutic areas. For the past 18 years, Joyce has focused on patient engagement, she is passionate about widening participation in clinical research and developing and deploying technology approaches to engage with both sites and patients. In her current position as global head of patient engagement at Allucent, she is part of the clinical trial organizations leadership team. She is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing patient recruitment activities and Allucent’s eCOA and DCT offering.

Isabelle De Montazet
Alvotech
Director Regulatory Information Management

Isabelle De Montazet
Alvotech Director Regulatory Information Management
Regulatory operations publishing, data system, and processes expert with 25 years of experience encompassing medicinal, biologic, devices, food supplements, and cosmetics. Isabelle is a subject matter expert in eCTD publishing, managing a performing publishing team and RIM suite with the implementation of Veeva RIM within first GSK (Haleon) and now in Alvotech.

Lovisa Ros Johannsdottir
Alvotech
Senior Project Lead

Lovisa Ros Johannsdottir
Alvotech Senior Project Lead
Lovisa is a senior project lead at Alvotech, specializing in organizational and operational excellence. With over six years of experience in the biotechnology industry, Lovisa has successfully led high-impact initiatives, including the Veeva LIMS implementation. She prioritizes ensuring compliance and efficiency. Passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Lovisa plays a key role in optimizing processes and supporting Alvotech’s mission to expand global access to high-quality biologics.

Hanna R Kviat Antonsen
Ascendis Pharma A/S
Senior Manager

Hanna R Kviat Antonsen
Ascendis Pharma A/S Senior Manager
Hanna is a senior manager within Quality System & Compliance at Ascendis Pharma A/S in Copenhagen. She is responsible for driving improvements and developing quality processes. Hanna has more than 28 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, working with QMS processes, including quality risk management. She holds a chemical engineering degree from the Technical University of Denmark.

Balaji Sukumar
AstraZeneca
Director, IT, Global Delivery, Regulatory & QA Platform

Balaji Sukumar
AstraZeneca Director, IT, Global Delivery, Regulatory & QA Platform
Balaji is a global delivery leader with 20+ years of experience in IT for Pharmaceutical R&D. He specializes in regulatory and quality functions and has led major transformations. Currently, he leads the regulatory and quality IT platform in AstraZeneca. He is passionate about building high-performance teams and setting up operating models, processes, and ways of working.

Jenny Häggström
AstraZeneca
Enterprise Regulatory Vault Product Manager

Jenny Häggström
AstraZeneca Enterprise Regulatory Vault Product Manager
Jenny has 20+ years of experience working with regulatory information management systems in Arizona. When AstraZeneca implemented Veeva RIM, Jenny led the data governance workstream, defining data standards and principles. In 2022, she moved to a new role as the AZ Veeva RIM product manager to focus on setting up and leading the continuous improvement of AZ Veeva RIM. She works to establish priorities and develop the AZ Veeva RIM roadmap.

Marta Jureczko-Hinzmann
AstraZeneca
Global Clinical Solutions Senior Director

Marta Jureczko-Hinzmann
AstraZeneca Global Clinical Solutions Senior Director
Head of Global Clinical Solutions Services, Marta oversees teams focused on eTMF, CTMS, SLD, eCOA and RTSM. She is a team oriented leader with almost 14 years of experience in clinical trials, leading cross-functional and multicultural teams, and working across global and local organizations.

Debbie Stanier
Astrazeneca
Senior Director, Regulatory Information Systems

Debbie Stanier
Astrazeneca Senior Director, Regulatory Information Systems
Debbie is a senior director at AstraZeneca. She has worked in pharma for nearly 40 years across multiple domains and implemented content management solutions, most recently Veeva RIM.

Andrea Barz
Bayer AG
Lead Digital Quality

Andrea Barz
Bayer AG Lead Digital Quality
Andrea Barz is an experienced leader with a distinguished background in quality assurance and management within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the lead digital quality at Bayer AG, she plays a pivotal role in advancing digital quality initiatives, focusing on the integration of innovative technologies to enhance quality assurance processes.
With over a decade of experience in various quality-related roles, Andrea has demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing cross-functional teams and driving transformative initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing digital transformation projects that streamline quality management systems and improve operational efficiency. Andrea’s commitment to excellence and strategic guidance has significantly contributed to the success of numerous high-impact projects. She holds a degree in Biopharmaceutical Technologies and is dedicated to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within her teams, leveraging her analytical skills to navigate challenges and drive effective solutions in the dynamic landscape of the life sciences industry.

Aniela Heidebrecht
Bayer AG
IT Program Lead

Aniela Heidebrecht
Bayer AG IT Program Lead
Dr. Aniela Heidebrecht is an accomplished IT professional with a strong track record in leading transformative initiatives within the healthcare and life sciences. Currently serving as the IT program lead for IQMS at Bayer AG, Aniela is at the forefront of a pivotal shift towards integrated quality management solutions. With a background as an IT product manager and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences, she brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and strategic IT leadership. Aniela has been instrumental in driving digital cloud-native products, such as an Advanced Analytics Platform for the clinical environment, and has demonstrated exceptional leadership in fostering collaboration and driving strategic initiatives across the organization.

Olaf Ehses
Bayer AG
S&T Senior Project Manager

Olaf Ehses
Bayer AG S&T Senior Project Manager
Olaf Ehses is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the life sciences, specializing in quality assurance for medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Currently serving as the business program lead in Corporate and Pharmaceutical Quality at Bayer AG, Olaf has demonstrated his expertise in various quality assurance roles throughout his career.
His leadership has spearheaded numerous projects, from new product development to technology transfer and IT system implementation. Olaf is a dedicated team player who strongly emphasizes collaboration, leveraging his analytical skills to drive effective team problem-solving and decision-making.

Carina Reinicke
Boehringer Ingelheim
Head of ClinDev Operations Capabilities

Carina Reinicke
Boehringer Ingelheim Head of ClinDev Operations Capabilities
Carina is a motivational leader with 20+ years of in-depth clinical development experience through all stages and multiple therapeutic areas. Her business acumen, international leadership, and organizational development expertise complement her system lifecycle competencies. She focuses on establishing empowered, high-performing teams with a strong capability-based operating model. She has successfully delivered huge organizational and digital transformations while driving a holistic digital and data strategy for ClinDev execution.

Marco Stöhr
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
Head of Global Regulatory Operations & RA Digital Innovation

Marco Stöhr
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH Head of Global Regulatory Operations & RA Digital Innovation
Marco is the head of global regulatory operations and RA digital innovation and system owner for Vault RIM at Boehringer Ingelheim.

Marion Mang
Boehringer Ingelheim
Capability Manager

Marion Mang
Boehringer Ingelheim Capability Manager
In her current role as Principal Process Capability Manager, she is part of the “DCT Enablement” capability within Patient & Site Engagement. In this role she is focusing on MyVeeva eCOA capabilities to as well as leading the site advisory panel, a group of site staff that act as experts and provide feedback and input on any capability update that might have a site impact.

Martin Helling
Boehringer Ingelheim
Executive Director – Program Manager One Medicine Platform

Martin Helling
Boehringer Ingelheim Executive Director – Program Manager One Medicine Platform
After 12 years in consulting, Martin joined Boehringer Ingelheim in 2013. He headed several IT areas, including data integration, migration, and content management. In 2022, Martin took over the program management of Boehringer Ingelheim’s One Medicine Platform. As part of this project, he led the implementation of Veeva applications across multiple areas, including clinical data management, clinical operations, quality, and regulatory affairs.

Oliver Fink
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & CO KG
Head Learning, Processes & Digitalization

Oliver Fink
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & CO KG Head Learning, Processes & Digitalization
Oliver has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years, focusing on process management and digitalization. He enables R&D employees to excel in their work using cutting-edge technology and methods.

Martin Heckenberger
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Capability Owner Clinical Data Collection

Martin Heckenberger
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG Capability Owner Clinical Data Collection
Martin leads the clinical data collection capability area at Boehringer Ingelheim and has over 20 years of experience in biometrics and data science across academia and pharma. His team oversees the systems and processes for clinical data acquisition in clinical trials. Martin is passionate about organizational development and agile methodologies, Martin focuses on fostering user-centricity and end-to-end thinking in clinical development.

Vada A. Perkins
Boehringer Ingelheim
Vice President, Global Regulatory Intelligence & Policy

Vada A. Perkins
Boehringer Ingelheim Vice President, Global Regulatory Intelligence & Policy
Vada is vice president, global head of regulatory intelligence & policy for Boehringer Ingelheim. He is a former FDA senior advisor for Regulatory Science with global regulatory policy & intelligence expertise in applying international standards to regulatory science and policy initiatives. His continued collaboration with national and international stakeholders promotes convergence in policy and strategy in the assessment of medicinal products worldwide. He received his degrees from Johns Hopkins University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Maryland.

Annalisa Forlenza
CHIESI FARMACEUTICI
Head of Global Regulatory Affairs Digital and Publishing

Annalisa Forlenza
CHIESI FARMACEUTICI Head of Global Regulatory Affairs Digital and Publishing
Annalisa is the head of global regulatory affairs digital and publishing at Chiesi. With over 17 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she has led numerous strategic projects, such as implementing Veeva RIMS and IDMP. She also plays a crucial role in advancing digital and data-driven initiatives across the R&D value chain. Her areas of interest include cutting-edge regulatory solutions and enhancing cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful changes and operational excellence.

Johanna Strandell
Camurus AB
Director Patient Safety/QPPV

Johanna Strandell
Camurus AB Director Patient Safety/QPPV
Johanna is a pharmacist by training and has a PhD in clinical pharmacology. She has extensive experience in pharmacovigilance/drug safety, working in academia at the Uppsala Monitoring Centre, industry through a CRO company, and several global MAHs.

Katarzyna Ziolkowska
F. Hoffmann-La Roche
IT Product Manager

Katarzyna Ziolkowska
F. Hoffmann-La Roche IT Product Manager
Kasia is an accomplished IT Product Manager in Roche’s regulatory science and portfolio delivery product line. She specializes in leveraging technology and digitalization to drive business value. Within Roche’s RIM program, she played a pivotal role in delivering active dossiers and ensuring seamless systems integrations.

Matthew Jones
GSK
Strategy Product Owner – SSU

Matthew Jones
GSK Strategy Product Owner – SSU
Matthew currently serves as the Senior Product Owner and is responsible for shaping and executing the technology roadmap in harmony with GSK’s global clinical operations objectives, with a specific focus on study start up. His concentration lies in consistently refining user experiences and business outcomes for solutions and systems catering to study start up.

Thomas Boubal
GSK
eTMF/Site Connect Product Owner

Thomas Boubal
GSK eTMF/Site Connect Product Owner
Thomas has 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Document Management Systems. Since 2013, he has been the Product Owner of GSK eTMF, delivering Veeva eTMF implementation project and eTMF migrations. Currently, he serves as the Tech Lead for the GSK Site Connect Implementation project.

Krisztian Fodor
Gedeon Richter
Global Head Regulatory Science Strategy & Operation

Krisztian Fodor
Gedeon Richter Global Head Regulatory Science Strategy & Operation
Krisztián brings extensive experience in structural biochemistry, regulatory assessment, and strategic leadership. As a former assessor, he contributed to various EMA committees and working groups, playing a key role in shaping regulatory frameworks. He has been instrumental in modernizing regulatory operations and leveraging digital transformation to enhance efficiency and compliance. His expertise spans data management, operations, and content production, driving innovation across global subsidiaries. Through strategic foresight and innovation, Krisztián continues to shape the future of pharmaceutical regulation, ensuring excellence in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Sofie Morville Schrøder
Genmab
Senior Manager

Sofie Morville Schrøder
Genmab Senior Manager
Sofie Morville Schrøder is a seasoned leader in IT systems and quality management, with a strong background in Veeva Vault and GxP-regulated environments. She currently leads maintenance and innovation of Veeva Quality at Genmab, driving strategic system development, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. With a passion for bridging business and technology, Sofie has successfully led key projects and supported global digital transformation in the life sciences industry.

Andrzej Dróżyński
Haleon
Senior System Engineer, R&D Safety

Andrzej Dróżyński
Haleon Senior System Engineer, R&D Safety
Andrzej has a robust career spanning various roles in IT and system engineering. He has demonstrated expertise in managing and enhancing business-critical applications such as Veeva Vault and Documentum. He has a keen interest in improving processes, ensuring system integrity, driving continuous improvement, and consistently contributing to the design and architecture of IT solutions. Andrzej joined the safety team at Haleon over a year ago.

Karol Glowacki
Haleon
QSC System Technology Manager

Karol Glowacki
Haleon QSC System Technology Manager
Karol is an experienced system technology manager with a robust IT infrastructure, technology management, and product engineering background. Currently driving architectural consistency and maturity across quality and laboratory products and services at Haleon while managing organizational vulnerabilities and ensuring alignment with Haleon Digital & Tech quality standards. Proficient in Veeva platform, architecture, Azure, ITIL, service management, release processes, FinOps, CloudHealth, and databases. Outside of professional pursuits, Karol is a dedicated athletics enthusiast (marathoner), physiotherapy advocate, and automotive aficionado.

Mateusz Kuniczuk
Haleon
Senior System Engineer

Mateusz Kuniczuk
Haleon Senior System Engineer
Mateusz is a senior system engineer with extensive experience in designing and building IT solutions for R&D applications. He has a strong background in agile methodologies, Microsoft Azure, and DevOps practices. Mateusz has achieved significant milestones, including building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. He is also skilled in Veeva systems and holds the Vault Platform Associate Administrator certification from Veeva Training Services.

Mateusz Michalak
Haleon
Veeva Product & Platform Architect

Mateusz Michalak
Haleon Veeva Product & Platform Architect
Mateusz Michalak is a seasoned Veeva product and platform architect with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. He specializes in designing and implementing innovative Veeva solutions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Mateusz has a strong background in IT architecture and project management and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business transformation. His notable achievements include leading successful Veeva implementations across multiple regions and contributing to developing industry best practices. Mateusz is dedicated to continuous learning and participates in industry conferences and forums.

Prasidda Ananthram Rao Puttur
Haleon
Sr. System Engineer

Prasidda Ananthram Rao Puttur
Haleon Sr. System Engineer
With over 16 years of experience in IT, Prasidda serves as a senior system engineer specializing in R&D clinical. She is dedicated to spearheading the development, implementation, and support of cutting-edge IT solutions for clinical applications. Her role encompasses the comprehensive management of cloud infrastructure supporting products, intricate systems architecture, and connectivity design. Prasidda has successfully led the implementation of several high-impact projects, including the deployment of a robust cloud infrastructure that significantly enhanced system performance and reliability. She also played a key role in designing and executing a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, ensuring business continuity and data integrity.

Liz Coxon
ITM Isotopen Technologien München AG
Vice President, Head of Global Clinical Operations

Liz Coxon
ITM Isotopen Technologien München AG Vice President, Head of Global Clinical Operations
A clinical research professional, covering 39 years of working in the area of clinical research, both CRO and Pharma, from data management, coding, clinical trial design, trial management and oversight from phase I to Phase IV. Extensive experience in setting up clinical operational department structure, personnel, and processes. Multiple territories and indications covered over the many years.

Marie-Line Morth
Ipsen
Senior System Data Lead

Marie-Line Morth
Ipsen Senior System Data Lead
Marie-Line joined Ipsen in 2018, specializing in eTMF management. She was key in implementing a quality control and oversight process, collaborating with multiple CROs to enhance trial documentation compliance and efficiency. She’s interested in clinical trial management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, focusing on optimizing processes and ensuring high standards in clinical research.

Morgane de Tréglodé
Ipsen
eTMF Systems Manager

Morgane de Tréglodé
Ipsen eTMF Systems Manager
Since 2018, Morgane has developed a strong expertise in clinical systems, focusing on quality control (QC) and oversight processes in eTMF. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards, Morgane has successfully ensured the accuracy and integrity of clinical trial documentation through rigorous QC practices. Her work has contributed to streamlined operations, compliance, and the overall success of clinical trials in eTMF management and process optimization.

Dalia Aydin
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt
Program Lead

Dalia Aydin
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Program Lead
A strategic and results-driven transformation leader with a strong background in corporate quality, project/program management, digitalization and adult education. Experienced in leading global business transformation initiatives and optimizing electronic quality management systems (eQMS) solutions. Passionate about driving change, fostering collaboration, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance operational excellence.

Sven Streit
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt
Head of Corporate eQA Systems & IT Validation

Sven Streit
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Head of Corporate eQA Systems & IT Validation
Results-driven and forward-thinking leader with over 20 years of experience in the chemical and biopharma industries, specializing in continuous improvement strategies, eQMS, innovation, and new technology on a corporate level. Proven track record in business process ownership, project management, and organizational leadership. Active contributor to industry advisory boards and mentorship programs.

Anand Kanhere
Novartis
Head, Data Strategy & Management

Anand Kanhere
Novartis Head, Data Strategy & Management
Anand is an enterprise data leader with over 20 years of experience designing and executing strategic and large-scale data initiatives. He has experience in life science, investment banking, insurance, and telecom. He is a certified chief digital officer, data professional, and black belt.

Denise Burkett
Novartis
RA CMC Senior Manager Data & Digital

Denise Burkett
Novartis RA CMC Senior Manager Data & Digital
Denise is a regulatory professional with over 11 years of experience and a background in legal. She began her career at Roche, where she specialized in regulatory records and data management, serving as the product owner for the Documentum regulatory archive. She later joined Novartis as a CMC senior data and digital manager, where she partners across functions to drive digital innovation, implement governance standards, and shape the digital roadmap for regulatory affairs. She is the data workstream lead for Vault RIM document management implementation, leading key initiatives for regulatory data governance, and the deployment of a master data management system. With a strong focus on enterprise data, she works to enhance data quality, streamline regulatory processes, and establish governance frameworks.

Carsten Johansen
Novo Nordisk
Principal Data Management Specialist

Carsten Johansen
Novo Nordisk Principal Data Management Specialist
Carsten has over 20 years of experience in clinical data management, spanning programming, project management, and leadership. Passionate about process optimization, he is dedicated to simplifying workflows and driving efficiency in clinical research.

Srinivasan N
Novo Nordisk
Director, Data Systems and Automation

Srinivasan N
Novo Nordisk Director, Data Systems and Automation
Srinivasan is a global leader in clinical data management and operations. He has built a multi-disciplinary data management function with a strategic focus on future success. As the head of data standards and integration at Novo Nordisk, he drives efforts to establish an efficient infrastructure for high-quality data.

Kamal El Bakali
OM Pharma
Regulatory Operations Team Lead

Kamal El Bakali
OM Pharma Regulatory Operations Team Lead
Kamal is a regulatory operations team lead at OM Pharma with 17 years of experience in regulatory affairs and regulatory operations. He is in charge of electronic submissions, xevmpd/idmp, and regulatory systems management activities.

Andreas Särnberger
Recipharm
Group IT QA Lead

Andreas Särnberger
Recipharm Group IT QA Lead
Andreas Särnberger has over 10 years of experience in the life sciences, in roles ranging from QA to validation. Andreas has a strong passion for IT compliance. At Recipharm, he has successfully merged the industry’s appetite for new technologies with the strict compliance requirements, enabling Recipharm’s journey into the cloud.

Laura Prada Alonso
Recipharm
Corporate eQMS Manager

Laura Prada Alonso
Recipharm Corporate eQMS Manager
Laura Prada Alonso is a seasoned professional with a global perspective, specializing in strategic transformation projects within the digital quality domain. She has extensive experience managing multicultural teams and navigating complex organizational structures and has successfully led initiatives that drive operational excellence. Recently, Laura spearheaded the Veeva QualityDocs and Training implementation across Recipharm, enhancing and harmonizing processes across 17 sites. Laura is driven by her passion for creating meaningful change within organizations, ensuring every project has a solid business case, and its performance is continuously measured to guarantee alignment with strategic goals. Her ability to lead cross-functional teams in diverse, international environments is a key strength.

Birte Müller
Richter BioLogics
Teamlead GMP Compliance

Birte Müller
Richter BioLogics Teamlead GMP Compliance
In her 15 years of experience in quality assurance, Birte Müller has gained extensive knowledge of biotech products’ entire production life cycle. She has a strong interest in digitalization and has been involved in implementing various systems, such as Veeva QMS and a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Most recently, in addition to her GMP compliance team leader role, she led the implementation of Veeva QualityDocs and Veeva Training.

Lynsey Geldeard
Roche/Genentech
Regulatory Program Director

Lynsey Geldeard
Roche/Genentech Regulatory Program Director
Lynsey has nine years of experience in regulatory operations. She recently led the successful implementation of active dossier at Roche. Her focus lies in driving accessible, accurate, and reliable data to enhance cross-functional collaboration and promote operational excellence.

Solenn Le Guennec
Sanofi
Transformation Catalyst

Solenn Le Guennec
Sanofi Transformation Catalyst
Solenn is a transformation catalyst in clinical operations, supporting strategic change and optimization. With a background in statistics and extensive experience in clinical trials, she transitioned into roles focused on enabling transformation. She supports business functions in defining their vision, executing strategy, and fostering adoption through strong stakeholder engagement. Currently, Solenn is contributing to the implementation of the Veeva Vault Clinical Operations platform, supporting its successful integration and adoption.

Geoff Gerhardt
Scitara
CTO

Geoff Gerhardt
Scitara CTO
Geoff is currently CTO and co-founder of Scitara. He is an experienced executive with over twenty five years in the life science industry. He has deep scientific, technical and product development knowledge gained from leading R&D teams to produce innovative technologies and products. He has broad industry domain knowledge and market understanding in the major Life Science disciplines including biomedical research, large pharma and biotech, emerging therapeutics and synthetic biology. Geoff is creative and social at identifying business opportunities with an infectious passion that helps move the needle and implement.

Phoebe Benson
Syneos Health Consulting
Implementation Manager

Phoebe Benson
Syneos Health Consulting Implementation Manager
Phoebe’s passion for system and process usability drives her work at Syneos Health consultancy, where she leads clinical data implementations for clients. After nearly a decade in clinical operations at a Top 20 Pharma, Phoebe leverages her dual perspective as a former client and current consultant to challenge SMEs and decision makers to think both innovatively and practically. Excelling as a ‘translator’ between business aspirations and system functionality, Phoebe brings a unique pragmatism to tackle even the most daunting implementation challenges.

Edwin Erckens
UCB Biopharma
Chief Digital Technology Officer

Edwin Erckens
UCB Biopharma Chief Digital Technology Officer
Ediwin has led digital technology at UCB Biopharma for three years. His previous experience includes roles in FMCG (P&G and HEINEKEN) and other pharma companies (Teva and Sanofi). An experienced data and technology leader with a track record of delivering results across diverse companies and cultures. He creates business-aligned digital technology strategies. Having worked and lived in seven countries, Ediwin is a Dutch national based in Brussels, Belgium. In his free time, he enjoys sailing his Nacra F18 catamaran on the North Sea.

Narasimhan Aravamudhan
Zifo Technologies Pvt Limited
Vice President – Service Delivery

Narasimhan Aravamudhan
Zifo Technologies Pvt Limited Vice President – Service Delivery
As Vice President of Service Delivery at Zifo, I lead a team of 450+ professionals that provide Scientific Informatics Services to 50+ global customers.
I specialize in Lab Informatics, Data Engineering, Cloud and High-Performance Computing for Scientific applications, Automation, master data set up for LIMS
I am passionate about sports, stoicism and scientific astrology.
I love to connect with people who share my interests and values.

Martin Blankendaal
uniQure
Vice President, Global Head Digital Transformation

Martin Blankendaal
uniQure Vice President, Global Head Digital Transformation
Martin is an experienced IT and digital professional with a track record of various successful digital, IT, and business transformations. He enjoys building up IT and digital teams that can truly improve the business. Only with high-performing teams can sustainable success be achieved.

AJ Castillo
Veeva Systems
Solution Engineer

AJ Castillo
Veeva Systems Solution Engineer
AJ has been at Veeva Systems 2.5 years, serving first as a Services Consultant and now as a Solution Engineer. His experience as a back end consultant has contributed to his success as a Solution Engineer, allowing him to speak about Veeva products at a deep level.

Andrea Grau
Veeva Systems
Solution Consultant

Andrea Grau
Veeva Systems Solution Consultant
Andrea Grau is a solution consultant specializing in R&D clinical operations across Europe. With over five and a half years of experience in life sciences R&D, Andrea brings a deep understanding of the industry’s complexities. Prior to joining Veeva, she worked at a leading CRO, where she managed global phase I-II clinical trials in oncology and rare diseases. Andrea holds a BSc in Biomedical Engineering from Pompeu Fabra University and an MSc in Industrial Management and Innovation from Uppsala University, equipping her with a strong foundation in both technical and strategic aspects of R&D operations.

Andy Han
Veeva Systems
SVP, Veeva AI Solutions

Andy Han
Veeva Systems SVP, Veeva AI Solutions
Andy leads AI Solutions and the Common Data Architecture (CDA) for Veeva. Andy’s team is focused on defining and delivering AI-enabled products and solutions. He has more than 25 years of enterprise software experience and has held product positions at NextLabs, Siebel Systems, and Accenture.

Annie Linker
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Manager, Clinical Operations

Annie Linker
Veeva Systems Senior Product Manager, Clinical Operations
Annie is a product manager on the Clinical Operations team. She is responsible for designing and delivering capabilities for Veeva CTMS. Before joining this team, Annie spent a several years as a professional services consultant where she implemented clinical operations for a variety of life sciences companies.

Ardit Ndoka
Veeva Systems
Engagement Manager

Ardit Ndoka
Veeva Systems Engagement Manager
Ardit is a Regulatory Engagement Manager within Veeva’s R&D Business Consulting team and leads global RIM implementations and complex business transformation programs.
He has 10+ years of management consulting experience, working with leading pharmaceutical & biotech companies. He has previously led global MDM implementations outside of Veeva.

Chris Pontisso
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Manager, Validation Management

Chris Pontisso
Veeva Systems Senior Product Manager, Validation Management
Chris joined Veeva in March of 2024 and has been focused on Validation Management within the Veeva Quality Cloud. Before joining Veeva, Chris spent the last 20 years focused on validation, environmental, health and quality enterprise SAAS applications as both a product manager and solution architect. Chris is passionate about solving industry problems through solutions that customers love to use and helping move the life science industry forward.

Crystal Allard
Veeva Systems
Senior Director, Government Strategy

Crystal Allard
Veeva Systems Senior Director, Government Strategy
Crystal is a Government Strategist at Veeva Systems, leading efforts to modernize data and submission standards. With leadership experience at the FDA and Booz Allen Hamilton, she specializes in regulatory submissions, data modernization, decision support, and interoperability. Passionate about leveraging technology for better healthcare outcomes, Crystal focuses on optimizing health IT solutions and improving decision-making through data.

Dorian Tournier
Veeva Systems
Product Expert, Clinical Operations

Dorian Tournier
Veeva Systems Product Expert, Clinical Operations
Dorian is a product expert on the clinical operations team. His main goals are product communication and education for the clinical operations suite. With 10+ years of clinical experience, he joined Veeva as a clinical services consultant. He has extensive experience in European clinical operations and is ICH—GCP certified.

Eldar Curovic
Veeva Systems
Vice President, Product Management, Veeva Safety

Eldar Curovic
Veeva Systems Vice President, Product Management, Veeva Safety
As Vice President of Product Management for Veeva Safety, Eldar leads the product teams for Safety, SafetyDocs, Safety Workbench, and Safety Signal, focusing on transforming the safety landscape through innovation and developing world-class applications. A seasoned software leader with over 20 years of experience, Eldar has a proven track record of delivering high-impact technology solutions and driving measurable value for enterprise customers globally. Before joining Veeva, he dedicated his career to solving complex challenges using cutting-edge technologies across a range of industries.

Eric Woolven
Veeva Systems
Principal Product Manager, Veeva SafetyDocs

Eric Woolven
Veeva Systems Principal Product Manager, Veeva SafetyDocs
Eric is the product lead for Veeva SafetyDocs. Eric was previously a product manager on the Veeva Safety team, working on features across Veeva Safety Management. The main areas he worked on in core Safety are follow-up, SDK, narratives, medical review timeline, distributions, and correspondence.

Erita Rothschild
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Manager, Clinical Operations

Erita Rothschild
Veeva Systems Senior Product Manager, Clinical Operations
Erita started her career conducting research at a pharmaceutical company. She joined Veeva as a professional services consultant and implemented the Clinical Application Suite for global enterprise customers. Today, Erita is a Senior Product Manager on the Vault Clinical Operations team and is responsible for designing and delivering capabilities for Study Startup, and Site Connect.

Florent Lusardi
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Expert, Clinical Operations

Florent Lusardi
Veeva Systems Senior Product Expert, Clinical Operations
Florent Lusardi is a product expert supporting the clinical product suite in Europe. With over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry, he has worked with both CROs and clinical trials technology providers. His background spans engineering, technology services and consulting, and product management. His experience gives him a broad and deep understanding of the industry’s technology landscape and business processes, particularly in CTMS and clinical operations.

Florian Letourneux
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Expert, Veeva Safety

Florian Letourneux
Veeva Systems Senior Product Expert, Veeva Safety
Florian Letourneux is a Senior Product Expert at Veeva, supporting early adopters of Veeva Safety Signal and Safety Workbench in Europe. With 8 years of experience designing and delivering SaaS solutions for the life sciences industry across North America and Europe, he previously led the case intake product for Veeva Safety.

Francesca Massa
Veeva Systems
Senior Solution Consultant

Francesca Massa
Veeva Systems Senior Solution Consultant
Francesca is a senior solution consultant for Veeva clinical operations in Europe. Over the last 10 years, Francesca has focused on increasing clinical development productivity through technology adoption and operating model improvements.
She has more than a decade of experience working in the life sciences industry from a technology vendor perspective and brings extensive experience in pre-sales and sales for cloud-based solutions. Before Veeva, Francesca held sales roles at Teckro, a technology company in the clinical space, where she was responsible for business development and product adoption.

Gareth Sully
Veeva Systems
Senior Director, Site Connect Strategy

Gareth Sully
Veeva Systems Senior Director, Site Connect Strategy
With over 20 years of experience in clinical operations, specializing in study start-up and TMF management, he has worked closely with customers to optimize trial delivery. Passionate about supporting clinical trial sites, he focuses on developing innovative solutions to address their challenges and enhance efficiency in trial execution. His expertise lies in streamlining processes and leveraging technology to improve site engagement and trial success.

Graham Gelwicks
Veeva Systems
Senior Director or Product, Vault Platform

Graham Gelwicks
Veeva Systems Senior Director or Product, Vault Platform
Before joining Veeva in 2015, Graham was a consultant at L.E.K. Consulting and an investor at Upfront Ventures. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Business from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Graham O’Keeffe
Veeva Systems
General Manager Veeva LearnGxP

Graham O’Keeffe
Veeva Systems General Manager Veeva LearnGxP
Graham is the general manager of Veeva LearnGxP, where he leads product strategy, customer engagement, and business development. With over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry, he has held key roles in quality and manufacturing at leading organizations, including Pfizer, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and digital transformation within the sector.

Jason Hardin
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Manager

Jason Hardin
Veeva Systems Senior Product Manager
Jason is a product manager passionate about helping customers meet their educational goals through technology. He focuses on helping customers while defining and executing the product roadmap for Veeva Training. Prior to coming to Veeva, he worked for 18 years in the education industry as a developer, administrator, and product manager of learning management systems.

Joby George
Veeva Systems
Director, Product Management,

Joby George
Veeva Systems Director, Product Management,
Joby leads the product management team for Veeva LIMS. Joby has over ten years of experience designing and delivering enterprise quality and training solutions for the life sciences market.

John Tanner
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Manager, RIM Connections

John Tanner
Veeva Systems Senior Product Manager, RIM Connections
John Tanner is a Senior Product Manager at Veeva based in the UK working in the RIM Product Management Team, specializing in connecting RIM to other Veeva applications. He is focused on delivering an enhanced change management process between QMS and Regulatory, in addition to connecting product data across the Veeva ecosystem. John has a strong background in implementation, systems integration and development following over 25 years’ experience in IT working across a number of market sectors.

Jonathan Chickneas
Veeva Systems
Director of Product

Jonathan Chickneas
Veeva Systems Director of Product
Jon joined Veeva in May 2014 and has worked on several parts of the Vault Platform including Search, Jobs, User Management, Audit Trail and more. He currently leads a product management team focused on documents, renditions, search and annotations. Prior to Veeva, he spent 6 years working on the Search Intelligence team at Ask.com which built Q&A services that could directly answer many of the questions asked by users on the site.

Jordan Williams
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Manager, Submissions Publishing

Jordan Williams
Veeva Systems Senior Product Manager, Submissions Publishing
Jordan Williams is a Product Manager dedicated to helping pharmaceutical and biotech companies streamline their regulatory submissions. Recognizing the significant impact of ICH eCTD 4.0, Jordan has dedicated his time to understanding the nuances of this new standard and its implications for the industry. Attend this session to benefit from Jordan’s expertise and learn how to effectively prepare for and implement ICH eCTD 4.0, ultimately saving time and resources in your regulatory submissions process.

Joseph Briant de Laubrière
Veeva Systems
Solution Consultant

Joseph Briant de Laubrière
Veeva Systems Solution Consultant
Joseph is an accomplished healthcare professional who has held leadership positions at major clinical research organizations, including IQVIA, Chiltern, PRA Health Sciences, and Biotrial, before joining Veeva as a solution consultant. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in clinical operations, managing global teams, and driving strategic initiatives that improve clinical trial processes. His extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry has positioned him as a valuable resource for life sciences customers seeking to implement cloud-based solutions that enhance their clinical development workflows.

Katerina Boussuge
Veeva Systems
Solution Consultant, Regulatory

Katerina Boussuge
Veeva Systems Solution Consultant, Regulatory
Katerina has been working in the Regulatory space since 2014, firstly as a Regulatory Affairs Project Manager, leading customer projects to register or maintain Marketing Authorisations, and now in the role of a Solution Consultant for Veeva RIM. With industry experience and a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points, Katerina enjoys showcasing solutions that add value to regulatory teams’ daily work.

Krisztian Csobalyka
Veeva Systems
Senior Product Expect, Vault Platform

Krisztian Csobalyka
Veeva Systems Senior Product Expect, Vault Platform
As a Product Expert, Kris is responsible for continuously educating Customers, Partners, and Services on the features, best practices, and general knowledge for the Vault Platform. His areas of expertise include DevOps, Configuration and Data Migration, and Release Management.

Kyle Stephenson
Veeva Systems
Director of Product, Clinical Operations

Kyle Stephenson
Veeva Systems Director of Product, Clinical Operations
Kyle started his career regularly using Veeva systems at a medical device company. He fell in love with the product and joined Veeva as an associate consultant. Now, after nine years with Veeva, Kyle is a director of product who leads a team responsible for the development of the core and emerging Clinical Operations applications; eTMF, Study Startup, Site Connect and Open Data Clinical.

Lucas Alcover
Veeva Systems
Senior Manager, EU DevCloud Strategy

Lucas Alcover
Veeva Systems Senior Manager, EU DevCloud Strategy
Lucas worked at Veeva as a Consultant for the last 6 years, with heavy background in R&D solutions and Veeva Connections. Developed connection implementations across the DevCloud and Commercial Clouds. Now working in the EU DevCloud Strategy team to help Veeva develop the technology foundation for product development.

Manaphan Huntrakoon
Veeva Systems
Senior Director, Vault Product Management, QMS

Manaphan Huntrakoon
Veeva Systems Senior Director, Vault Product Management, QMS
Manaphan joined Veeva in October 2016 and has held product leadership roles in commercial content and Asia. He is currently the senior director of product management for Veeva QMS. Manaphan is passionate about making products that customers love to use and building software solutions that simplify the complex. Before joining Veeva, he spent more than 15 years supporting, implementing, and building sales and marketing automation software across multiple verticals and geographies. Manaphan received an MS in computer science from Boston University and a BBA in MIS from the University of Texas at Austin.

Marius Mortensen
Veeva Systems
Vice President Product Architect, Veeva Safety

Marius Mortensen
Veeva Systems Vice President Product Architect, Veeva Safety
Marius is the product architect for Veeva Safety, focused on helping the life sciences industry innovate and solve complex problems. Since 2017, Marius has been on mission to modernize pharmacovigilance on one unified system, drawing upon his 20 years of experience in building world-class products and platforms towards this goal. Prior to joining Veeva in 2015, Marius worked at a leading FinTech, where he built their enterprise lending compliance platform and designed their next-generation products.

Mark Arnold
Veeva Systems
Director of Product Management, Developer Experience

Mark Arnold
Veeva Systems Director of Product Management, Developer Experience
Mark is responsible for helping enrich the Developer Experience for Veeva Vault. He works with customers, partners, services, and product teams to ensure Vault Developers have a seamless and productive experience.

Mercedes Santoro
Veeva Systems
Solution Consultant, Regulatory

Mercedes Santoro
Veeva Systems Solution Consultant, Regulatory
Mercedes is a biotechnologist with more than 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in regulatory affairs. She has been working at Veeva for the past two years, contributing to the digital transformation of the sector. Her career combines scientific and regulatory expertise to optimize processes in the healthcare industry.

Michael Ferrell
Veeva Systems
Principal Product Expert, Vault Platform

Michael Ferrell
Veeva Systems Principal Product Expert, Vault Platform
Mike’s focus is on providing education on Platform functionality through our Veeva Connect Communities and helping ensure that Veeva customers have the best possible information to adopt and leverage Vault Platform functionality. Within the Platform team, Mike works closely with the PMs and Product Experts, focusing specifically on Docs, Reporting, Email/Notifications, EDLs, and Security.

Michelle Marlborough
Veeva Systems
SVP Product Management, Sites and Patients

Michelle Marlborough
Veeva Systems SVP Product Management, Sites and Patients
Michelle Marlborough is the SVP of Product Management for Sites and Patients at Veeva. She has over 25 years of experience in life sciences and software development, with a passion for transforming clinical trials through innovative technology and analytics. At Veeva, Michelle is globally responsible for the product design, development and success of eCOA.

Mike Edwards
Veeva Systems
Director of Batch Release Strategy

Mike Edwards
Veeva Systems Director of Batch Release Strategy
Mike is the strategy lead for Veeva Batch Release, specializing in innovative solutions that automate and streamline batch release processes. He collaborates closely with customers to transform traditional paper-based systems into efficient digital workflows, significantly enhancing operational visibility and ensuring robust market shipment decisions. Mike joined Veeva with over 15 years of extensive experience in the life sciences quality domain.

Nicholl Grove
Veeva Systems
Engagement Manager, R&D Business Consulting

Nicholl Grove
Veeva Systems Engagement Manager, R&D Business Consulting
After having completed her Pharmacology BSc and PhD, Nicholl has spent the last 13 years focused on helping clients within R&D life sciences get drugs to patients faster by consulting in the CRO setting. Nicholl has collaborated with KOLs at Tufts University to develop methodologies to assess site, patient, and sponsor burden of clinical protocols. She has also supported clients with change management and end-user -training during their digital transformations.

Pinar Benet
Veeva Systems
Senior Director of Strategy, Veeva Clinical Operations

Pinar Benet
Veeva Systems Senior Director of Strategy, Veeva Clinical Operations
Pinar Bérénice Bénet is a senior director of EU strategy for clinical operations at Veeva Systems. She has 15+ years of experience in the life sciences industry in clinical, medical, and commercial operations. Before joining Veeva, she consulted on strategy design for life sciences product launches across EMEA. She also worked at various CROs focusing on patient-site solutions. These experiences helped her better understand the operational challenges sponsors face in executing their clinical trials.

Rachael Wax
Veeva Systems
Solution Consultant, Clinical Operations

Rachael Wax
Veeva Systems Solution Consultant, Clinical Operations
Rachael Wax is a solution consultant in the clinical operations space with a strong background in the industry, having previously held roles as a clinical research coordinator, CRA, and CTA before joining Veeva. She is passionate about helping ClinOps teams optimize their processes, enhancing efficiency in study management, and driving impactful solutions for clinical trials.

Rachel Kelly
Veeva Systems
Senior Director, Regulatory Strategy

Rachel Kelly
Veeva Systems Senior Director, Regulatory Strategy
Rachel is a member of the Regulatory Strategy team, looking after large customers in Europe and helping them to increase the value they get from Veeva RIM. She has been working in the Pharma industry for more than 30 years helping organisations to implement and enhance regulatory processes through efficient use of technology.

Ray Letulle
Veeva Systems
Senior Vice President of Product, Clinical Data

Ray Letulle
Veeva Systems Senior Vice President of Product, Clinical Data
For the past 8 years, Ray has run Product for the EDC and CDB products at Veeva, helping Veeva to grow its Clinical Data business from scratch to where it is now. He has over 30 years of experience design and developing software for the enterprise and has been working in Clinical Data Management since 2012 when he was the COO and head of product at another EDC company. Prior to that, he worked in FinTech on low-latency and high-volume quantitative electronic equities trading.

Rich Merrick
Veeva Systems
Vice President, Product Management, Regulatory

Rich Merrick
Veeva Systems Vice President, Product Management, Regulatory
Rich is a strategic thought leader in life sciences technology, specializing in regulatory information management. His extensive experience has been instrumental in developing innovative software solutions that empower organizations to accelerate time-to-market while ensuring compliance. At Veeva, he leads the product management team responsible for Veeva RIM, driving the future of regulatory solutions.

Stephen Chelladurai
Veeva Systems
Director, Product Management (QualityDocs, Station Manager & Training)

Stephen Chelladurai
Veeva Systems Director, Product Management (QualityDocs, Station Manager & Training)
Stephen has product management responsibilities for the Veeva QualityDocs, Station Manager and Training products within the Quality Cloud. He along with his dedicated team of product managers are focused on building excellent features across these products that solve our customer’s needs. Prior to joining Veeva, he spent almost 15 years at a healthcare technology company working on electronic medical record products.

Thilo Rattay
Veeva Systems
Senior Director – Development Cloud Strategy

Thilo Rattay
Veeva Systems Senior Director – Development Cloud Strategy
Thilo was born and raised in Germany and is a trained medical doctor and health economist. Before joining Veeva’s Development Cloud Strategy Team, he was a Business Consultant at McKinsey & Company.

Tristram Liddiard
Veeva Systems
Director Product Management, Veeva Safety Signal & Workbench

Tristram Liddiard
Veeva Systems Director Product Management, Veeva Safety Signal & Workbench
Tristram leads the Safety Signal and Safety Workbench applications. He has worked in product management on data and analytics platforms for over 15 years across a number of industries.

Tyler Morganstein
Veeva Systems
Principal Consultant and Services Lead, Continuous Innovation, Regulatory

Tyler Morganstein
Veeva Systems Principal Consultant and Services Lead, Continuous Innovation, Regulatory
Dedicated Team Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the Life Sciences Software industry. Passionate about fostering good ideas to innovate within the Life Science space, ultimately getting treatments to patients faster. Eager to apply technical and industry expertise to support sponsors in doing what they do best.

Valeria Graffeo
Veeva Systems
Director Regulatory Strategy

Valeria Graffeo
Veeva Systems Director Regulatory Strategy
Valeria is a Regulatory Professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the Life Science industry across business, academia, and consulting. Outside of work, she is a TOPRA fellow and a proud mother of twins.

Vicki Cookson
Veeva Systems
Senior Director, Veeva Regulatory Strategy

Vicki Cookson
Veeva Systems Senior Director, Veeva Regulatory Strategy
Vicki is the Strategy lead for Veeva RIM in Europe responsible for the success of Contract Services, Manufacturing and Generics organisations who utilise Veeva RIM. Vicki pulls on a 20+ year career in Regulatory working within industry, consulting and in the CRO landscape which enables her to be the successful bridge between technology and the business. At Veeva she is responsible for the strategy and direction in Regulatory, helping customers to transform their business through successful Veeva RIM adoption.

Waseem Awad
Veeva Systems
Development Excellence Practice Lead, Europe R&D Business Consulting

Waseem Awad
Veeva Systems Development Excellence Practice Lead, Europe R&D Business Consulting
Waseem Awad is the EU Development Excellence (DevEx) Practice lead for Veeva Business Consulting. His mandate is centered around supporting the growth of our clients by harnessing the power of the Veeva platform through cross-functional governance/ operating models, development-wide value realization, cross-vault strategic efficiencies, data strategy and connections.

Werner Engelbrecht
Veeva Systems
Senior Directory, Clinical Strategy

Werner Engelbrecht
Veeva Systems Senior Directory, Clinical Strategy
Werner is a senior director in clinical strategy with 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, including roles in early-stage development, post-approval life-cycle management, and in the healthcare environment. His career began as an investigator at the University Hospital Vienna and later transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry. After a role as an assessor for vaccines at the Austrian Regulatory Authority, he entered the CRO industry and spent the last 12 years in operational, sales, and account management roles.
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