Archives: Speakers

Chemical engineer, with over 8 years of experience in laboratory and R&D activities, including laboratory management and quality control at brewing industry. Sales manager at ColloidTek.

Tajuana Barron is the Vice President of Project Management responsible for project delivery. Ms. Barron joined PCM Trials in 2022 with over 30 years of clinical research experience working for Pharma companies and CROs.

Prior to joining PCM Trials, Ms. Barron served as a Senior Director of Project Management at PPD, where her responsibilities included oversight of a strategic partnership, DCT strategy and management of a team of project directors and managers. Previously, she held leadership roles at PRA and Schering Plough Research Institute. Ms. Barron earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Bennett College and studied at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey.

Martin Czakon, MSc, brings extensive clinical research and business development expertise to his role as EMEA Head of Commercial Strategy & Growth at Care Access. With over 12 years in executive roles within global CRO providers and patient enrollment organizations, Martin excels in strategical planning, leadership, and patient recruitment, maximizing study efficiency.

As Therapeutic Area Head at Julius Clinical and former Senior Business Development Director at Bioclinica, Martin leveraged executive experience to position companies as industry leaders. With a background as a former board-certified physiotherapist, he offers a unique perspective on clinical research challenges. Martin excels in developing relationships and navigating complexities in CRO service offerings, driving successful outcomes.

Ellen Weiss connects CROs and sponsors with right-sized hybrid and remote solutions. She has spoken on the logistical support necessary for IMP delivery and dosing, sample collection, and the services provided by clinical trial research nurses that enable alternate-site visits to be carried out with the same data quality and subject safety as on-site visits. Ellen is a member of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association and is a volunteer for the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Tajuana Barron is the Vice President of Project Management responsible for project delivery. Ms. Barron joined PCM Trials in 2022 with over 30 years of clinical research experience working for Pharma companies and CROs.

Prior to joining PCM Trials, Ms. Barron served as a Senior Director of Project Management at PPD, where her responsibilities included oversight of a strategic partnership, DCT strategy and management of a team of project directors and managers. Previously, she held leadership roles at PRA and Schering Plough Research Institute. Ms. Barron earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Bennett College and studied at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey.

Amber Hill, PhD, is a distinguished figure in the intersection of research, global community engagement, and AI technology. She is the founder and CEO of Research Grid (R.grid), a pioneering AI tech company that has developed an automation engine for admin-free clinical trials. Dr. Hill holds a PhD in Biomedical Neuroscience from University College London (UCL), where she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship focusing on widening access to research through AI, supplemented by a stint in Computer Science at Harvard University. Additionally, she has enhanced her leadership skills through a management program at MIT Sloan.

During her time as a student, Dr. Hill founded the nonprofit Movement for Hope, which engages in cross-disciplinary initiatives globally to raise awareness for neurological conditions and broaden access to research. At Research Grid, Dr. Hill leads the development of two innovation products -Inclusive and TrialEngine – which automates back-office tasks for engagement and clinical trials, respectively, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and accessibility in medical research.

Michelle Mallitz, MD, is a Principal Investigator responsible for providing medical and clinical oversight of clinical trials at EmVenio Research community research sites. Dr. Mallitz joined EmVenio Research in 2023 with 25 years of experience in the medical field, with the past 11 years dedicated solely to clinical research. She has worked on over 130 clinical trials in a variety of therapeutic areas and is licensed in 5 states.

Prior to joining EmVenio Research, Dr. Mallitz served as an investigator for various research facilities, most recently at Care Access. Dr. Mallitz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin, followed by a Master of Science degree in Human Physiology from Georgetown University and her doctorate from Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Christopher TS Harvey has spent the past two decades mastering the complexity of change and how to manage change successfully.

Since studying alongside Prince William and Kate at the University of St Andrews, Chris has been busy in the change space. Unaware at the time, he was somewhat of a trailblazer in the Change Management domain, obsessed with the human-centric, psychological nature of change. Pushing himself ever since to operate at the ‘bleeding edge’ of the change sphere.

What makes him a standout as a speaker is his ability to convert extensive academic understanding and hands on experience of complex change, into meaningful learnings and tangible takeaways for the audience to better manage through change. All done against a captivating backdrop of 80s/90s soundtracks, balloon metaphors and ‘tongue in cheek’ British humour.

Chris has been published extensively in GQ Magazine around the world, on change subjects ranging from natural disasters to workplace burnout. He’s also written for the Daily Mail, The Telegraph, HR Magazine, Business Insider, been interviewed by BBC, TalkRadio and many more. His proudest achievement will be publishing the book he continues to work on, whilst educating the next generation of change leaders through his guest lecturing.

With every editorial or speaking engagement, Chris’s aim always remains the same at its core: to ‘Demystify Change!’

Celine Vleer is a creative, visionary thinker with a passion for design and innovation. She played a crucial role in shaping the former Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam from a low-key visitor centre to the world-renowned Heineken Experience it is today.

With her love for storytelling and her ability to connect with consumers from all over the world ensure that each visitor leaves with fond memories and a deeper appreciation for the art of brewing. She has been with Heineken for over 15 years and had several brand design/brand building roles within the company.

Celine holds a bachelor in creative business from the University of Applied science in Amsterdam. She has served Heineken in both Amsterdam and in Singapore.

Donna Davidson is a master at building and nurturing creative partnerships. With over 25 years of experience developing successful and award-winning brand destinations and cultural attractions, she has an in-depth understanding of the process and necessary relationships to produce an on-schedule and on-budget opening and an enduring, profitable operation.

Based in the United Kingdom, Donna excels at studying the unique blend of culture, people, location, and theme of a project and then assembling a strong team of professionals to execute it. Some of her most notable clients and projects include Guinness Storehouse, Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience, Jameson Distillery Bow St., Johnnie Walker Princes Street, The Heineken Experience, Tusker EABL, Glenkinchie Distillery, Guinness Open Gate Brewery, and Clynelish Distillery.

Donna holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has served BRC both in the U.K. and Burbank, California offices.