Dr. Siddharth Chachad

Regulatory Advisor EU Regulatory Expert Dr. Siddharth Chachad is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in Research and Development (R&D), Translational Medicine, Global Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance (PV), and Medical Affairs. He has a proven track record in successfully developing and filing a wide range of drug products, including differentiated formulations, novel…

Mr. Ashish Dasgupta

Executive-in-Residence India Mr. Ashish Dasgupta is a seasoned expert in the pharmaceutical industry, with over 40 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, clinical research, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, medical writing, and GxP audits. He has held leadership roles in some of the most prominent pharmaceutical companies, including Ranbaxy, Lambda Therapeutic Research, Jubilant, and PharmaLex. His career…

Dr. Mary Spellman

Member, Scientific Advisory Board Dermatology Dr. Mary Spellman is a board-certified dermatologist with over two decades of experience in drug development and pharmacovigilance, with a focus on rare diseases. Her expertise covers the development of topical and oral small molecules, gene and cell therapies, biologicals, devices, and cosmeceuticals, across indications such as dermatologic, rheumatologic, gastrointestinal,…

Dr. Cornelis Wortel

Member, Scientific Advisory Board Immunology & Autoimmune Diseases Dr. Cornelis Wortel is a senior pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of experience working with both large and small companies across the U.S. and internationally. He has a proven track record in designing and implementing R&D and clinical development plans, regulatory strategies, and pharmacovigilance activities, as…

Luis Cuza

Manager, Clinical Monitoring Luis is a seasoned clinical research professional with broad therapeutic experience encompassing cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, immunology, infectious diseases, metabolism and endocrinology, neurology, respirology, and rheumatology. Luis was completing his Medical Degree in his native Cuba when he had the opportunity to flee for the United States. When he arrived, he immediately began…

Praful Bhanushali

Manager, Clinical Data Management With over 15 years of expertise in clinical trials and clinical data management, Praful has successfully managed over 35 trials spanning dermatology, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory, and autoimmune therapeutic areas. He currently leads end-to-end data management services as well as deliverables for the Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Medical Writing departments. Praful…

Tracy Hudson

Vice President, Proposals & Vendor Management: With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years, Tracy brings unparalleled expertise and a proven record of driving strategic business results. Throughout her career, she has supported global outsourcing strategy across all phases of research at innovator sponsors such as Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Schering-Plough, and Aventis Pharmaceuticals. In her most…

Syed Faridi

Vice President, Global Business Development Syed has 17 years of experience in clinical and business operations, feasibility and proposals, deal management, strategic pricing, and competitive selling. He previously served as Senior Sales Director at Clinical Ink and Sales Team Leader at Medidata Solutions, focusing on new business acquisition and revenue acceleration. He has coordinated over…

Julie Arnold

Vice President, Project Management Julie has over 20 years of experience managing full-service clinical trials. She formerly served as Senior Vice President at Elligo Health Research and Senior Director at Syneos Health, where she drove client satisfaction and repeat business by developing high-performing global, matrix-based teams and collaborating effectively with sites to meet timelines and…

Dr. David Mannino

Member, Scientific Advisory Board Respiratory & COPD Dr. David Mannino, MD, is a highly esteemed Medical Director at the COPD Foundation, recognized for his extensive contributions to respiratory health research and advocacy. A graduate of Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia in 1981, Dr. Mannino completed his internship and residency at…