Archives: Speakers

As a Senior Director at Pharvaris Biotech, Sachi Amatya leads Clinical Data Management activities responsible for timely and high-quality data management deliverables. Sachi has almost 20 years of experience in Clinical Data Management. Prior to joining Pharvaris, Sachi worked at Shire Pharmaceutical, which was acquired by Takeda Pharmaceutical, and Covance Inc, a Clinical Research Organization. Over the years in a CRO, big pharmaceutical, and a small biotech, Sachi has been involved in facilitating the adoption of research-enabling technologies e.g.  EDC, ePRO, etc. and establishing process around it.

Miłosz is an executive director with Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, based in Warsaw. He is responsible for innovative ESG financing solutions for both corporate clients and financial investors, with a particular focus on renewables and emerging energy technologies.

Over the last several years Miłosz concentrated on expanding the scope of ESG financing products available in Poland, including coordinating and executing the first ESG-linked syndicated loan in the CEE region, as well as helping establish Santander as a leading Project Finance lender in Poland in the renewable space. In addition, he leads Santander Poland’s efforts in emerging energy technologies, including energy storage and green hydrogen.

Lisa brings extensive experience in oncology and CNS drug development to the table. She is especially enthusiastic about the industry’s increasing emphasis on data-driven approaches to deliver impactful results

Nancy Goodman is a Registered Nurse, RN, BSN Nancy has 24 years in Clinical Operations, Ph. 1-4, with a focus in Early Phase, working in multiple therapeutic areas in small, medium and large biotech/pharmaceutical companies in the Boston area.  She has worked on a successful sNDA in Oncology.  Currently, Nancy is at Takeda Pharmaceuticals as an Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Leader, COPL, Early Clinical Development.  Prior to this remit, she assumed COPL responsibilities in the Neuroscience Therapeutic area working on Neurodegenerative diseases.

Outside of work, Nancy enjoys spending time with her husband, being outdoors, cycling, hiking, kayaking and playing tennis and travel.  She is located in the Boston area.

Mackenzie Johnson brings over 10 years of experience in Health Care, Project Management, and Clinical Research as a Senior Manager of Patient Centricity at Moderna. In her current role, she leads the delivery of innovative clinical trial solutions, focusing on enhancing the participant and site experience. Her expertise spans various areas, including Mobile Health, eConsent, eCOA, and Travel Concierge services.

Jennifer (Jenny) Gordon has over 20 years of experience working in Clinical Operations, as a study lead, program lead and head of clinical operations. She has both large, mid and small biotech experience working on biologics and gene therapy in immunology and hematology indications. She loves leading and developing high functioning teams, including partnerships with CROs.

Deborah Howe is Director, Global Patient Recruitment and Engagement at Alexion, Astra Zeneca Rare Disease.  In this role, she leads the strategic development and implementation of a framework to support planning and delivery of global patient finding and engagement strategies for Alexion Rare Disease studies that leverage patient voice, strategic partnerships, healthcare data, and technologies.