Pinar has +15 years of experience in strategy consulting, solution design and business development in the life sciences industry spanning from Large Pharma Sponsors through biotechs to CROs across clinical, medical and commercial operations. Her experience has been built on supporting life science Sponsors in implementing patient-centric and site solutions as well as designing pan-European product launch strategies across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, Immuno-oncology, cardiovascular, gene therapies, diabetes and vaccines.

Kasper’s career focuses on aligning IT solutions with critical business needs in the Clinical Trials domain, specializing in the Veeva Vault Clinical Suite. As Vault Clinical Process Manager at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, he drove clinical compliance and efficiency by reforming the company-wide Protocol Deviation system and transforming a 350+ page manual into a dynamic knowledge library. He also founded an 11-sponsor workgroup to enhance CRO oversight. Previously, as an Associate Consultant at Veeva, he was a subject matter expert in the successful implementation of the Vault Clinical platform, consistently bridging technical expertise with strategic process improvement.

Christian comes from Strategy Consulting and an R&D industry experience at Bayer. As part of his role at Veeva, he is focused on supporting clients across Veeva’s Clinical platform through OpModel & business process optimization, value realization & analytics as well as OrgChange & Adoption projects.

David has a Master’s degree in Clinical Trial Management and experience in global clinical research and operational leadership. Before joining UCB in 2018, he managed international clinical trials across multiple phases for companies such as Novartis. At UCB, he continued similar work before transitioning to his current position as CSM Team Lead, where he works with a team to develop infrastructure for internal clinical site management. His responsibilities include co-chairing the successful implementation of Veeva’s CTMS.

Waseem comes from a Big4 consulting and life sciences industry background. As part of his role at Veeva, he is focused on supporting clients with revamping their operating models and realizing value from their Vaults via process excellence, digital roadmaps and strategic efficiencies.

Florent Lusardi has over 15 years of experience in the life science industry, working for CROs and Clinical Trials Technology providers. He developed his experience in Engineering, Technology Services and consulting, and Product Management, which gives him a wide and deep knowledge of the industry technology landscape and business processes, especially around CTMS and Clinical Operations.

Madeleine is a seasoned Clinical Data Science leader with over 25 years of experience, including more than a decade in clinical research. She leads global teams across South Africa, APAC, and the EU, providing strategic oversight of data operations aligned with ICH GCP requirements. Madeleine drives innovation and digital transformation, integrating AI into data workflows to enhance efficiency while safeguarding data integrity and the human element and oversight in clinical trials.

Doug is a seasoned technology executive and product strategist with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation in clinical research. As the Founder of ClinFlo, he partners with biopharma sponsors to modernize trial infrastructure and guide the responsible integration of AI. His background includes serving as Chief Technology Officer at KCR and founding eClinicalHealth, where he architected Clinpal, one of the first decentralized trial platforms. Doug is recognized for combining deep domain expertise with a pragmatic approach to innovation, always focused on usability, compliance, and operational value.

Lucy is a strategic leader in clinical development with over 20 years’ experience driving global programs at Roche and across the biotech sector. She specialises in aligning clinical, data, and technology strategies to deliver measurable business and patient value. Known for her people-centered approach to change and system design, Lucy helps organisations build efficient, innovation-ready operations that make the most of their data, technology, and teams.

Starting her career as a CRA, Veronica then progressed to Clinical Project Manager, gaining a strong background in clinical trial management across leading pharmaceutical companies. She is now at Chiesi as Clinical Operations Excellence Lead, where she focuses on improving Clinical Operations processes, supporting inspection readiness, and integrating enabling technologies. She also helps optimize vendor management, ensuring strong alignment with strategic priorities and quality standards.

Waseem Awad is the Clinical Operations Practice Manager for the R&D Business Consulting team in Europe. Waseem comes from a Big4 Consulting & Life Sciences industry background. As part of his role at Veeva, he is focused on supporting EU clients with optimizing their clinical operations through key areas including Target Operating Model (TOM) design, Value Realization, Change Management and Business Process Design.

Jose Maria Giimenez Arnau is a physician with more than 30 years of experience in Pharma Business. He has a background in Medical Affairs, Preclinical and Clinical Development, Regulatory, Quality, and Pharmacovigilance. He has held senior leader positions at the local and global level, in three countries and five cities. Jose Maria has worked at ESTEVE since February 2022.