Advisory Board
Join Our Advisory BoardThe Pharma Focus Europe Advisory Board guides our current and upcoming leaders in the pharmaceutical sector in working smarter and faster. We offer provocative insights, practical tactics, and informative articles to enhance execution.
Gustavo Samojeden
CEO, Eriochem S.A, ArgentinaGustavo Samojeden is a Managing Director & CEO of Eriochem S.A. He is responsible for the full P&L of the group companies in Argentina, USA, Uruguay, Brazil, and México, and direct report to the group President. He is also a board member of the Uruguay affiliate.
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Juris Hmelnickis
CEO, Grindeks, LatviaIn 2020 Juris became the Chairman of the Board of JSC Grindeks. Along with active professional activity in JSC Grindeks, he also held leading positions in the company’s subsidiary Kalceks. Currently, Hmelnickis holds the position of a member of the Board of Kalceks.
Dmitrii Vitalievich Kriuchkov
Executive Director, Axon Clinical Trial Lab, RussiaMD., MSc (Drug Development), GxP Auditor and Consultant with over 15 years experience in Clinical Research in various therapeutic areas (Oncology, Cardiovascular, Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Hematology, Rare diseases) and all phases of clinical trials (I to IV), Bioequivalence, Non-International Studies.
Nigel Cryer FRSC
Global Corporate Quality Audit Head, Sanofi Pasteur, FranceNigel has been a senior executive in pharmaceutical, biotech, and logistics, mainly working in global companies, and has over 25 years of experience in technical, managerial, and quality aspects of the life science industry, from APIs, cell cultures, to finished sterile products. He has worked with global companies such as AstraZeneca, MSD (Merck & Co), DHL Lifesciences, Roche, Johnson & Johnson, and Sanofi.
Hoda Gamal
Director of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Middle East and Africa, Allied associate, EgyptRegulatory Affairs and Governmental Lead with great experience at multinational pharmaceutical companies in general management, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, business development, and strategic planning across key markets.
Hassan Mostafa Mohamed
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, ReyadaPro, Saudi ArabiaDr. Hassan Mostafa Mohamed, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at ReyadaPro is an entrepreneurial and growth-driven executive with more than 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical industries, including, Technical, sales & marketing, Production, Supply chain, Engineering/utilities, Quality, and regulatory issues. Mr Hassan is an expert in driving pharmaceutical facilities to accomplish corporate goals, building and leading technical & quality aspects with market consideration for rapid growth, and efficient operational excellence.
Teresa Derbiszewska
Clinical Quality Director, G42 Healthcare/IROS, UAETeresa Derbiszewska has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry including the last 17 years in the field of medical clinical trials, working for the leading, global Clinical Research Organizations (CRO): Parexel, ICON, and PPD. She is currently the Clinical Quality Assurance Director for Insights Research Organization & Solutions (IROS) the first United Arab Emirates (UAE) - based Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in healthcare clinical trial research.
Paola Antonini
Chief Scientific Officer, Meditrial Global CRO, ItalyDr. Antonini is a goal-oriented leader with 30+ years’ experience in guiding the development of drugs, medical products, and research on diseases. Before joining Meditrial, Dr. Antonini provided high-level clinical research oversight through the support of clinical scientists, leading clinical development activities and guiding teams, and interacting with regulatory authorities worldwide.
Amine Bekkali
Director, Medfields, UAEAmine Bekkali, Director chez MEDFIELDS, has a total of 16 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He has taken different positions on a global level in business development in Dubai, UAE
Josipa Ljubicic
QA Director, Principal GCP and GVP auditor, Proqlea Ltd, CroatiaJosipa is QA Director and Principal GCP and GVP Auditor at Proqlea Ltd. She has over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and is an acknowledged expert in the QA (Quality Assurance) field.
