Jessica (Youngji) Han has over 18 years of experience in the healthcare and clinical research industry, with strong expertise in clinical operations, project management, and regulatory strategy.
At Avance Clinical, Jessica oversees the development of a robust operational platform across Asia, integrating clinical delivery excellence, regulatory expertise, and local partnerships. Her leadership ensures that biotech sponsors can conduct high-quality, efficient, and compliant clinical trials tailored to the unique dynamics of the APAC region.
Avance Clinical has been instrumental in advancing its GlobalReady Pathway, which connects Australia’s early-phase ecosystem with Asia’s scalability — accelerating global drug development for innovative biotech companies.
Jessica’s strategic focus and operational insight position Avance Clinical as a trusted partner for biotechs seeking to leverage Asia’s diverse patient populations and world-class research infrastructure to achieve their clinical development goals efficiently.
Mike Goglia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Stockton University in Pomona, NJ. Mike has over 16 years of experience at Elkem Silicones including 10 years in sales and 6 years as a member of the Healthcare management team. During this time Mike has developed robust expertise across diverse markets, with a particular focus on managing business operations related to biocompatible materials for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications.
Danaya Pratchayanan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry (Chulalongkorn University), along with Master’s degrees in Material Science & Engineering (University of Rochester) and Masters in Business Administration (University of South Carolina). She has been with Elkem for 9 years as a Technical Service Representative with the first 5 years concentrating on silicone applications across the automotive, electronics, EV, home appliance, and aerospace sectors. In the last four years, Danaya has transitioned to apply her knowledge in the healthcare field, focusing on innovative silicone solutions for medical devices, drug delivery systems, and conductive materials.
Ines Ashton is the Digital and AI Strategy Director at The Compleat Food Group, leading the company’s digital transformation across manufacturing, data, and AI. With over 15 years of experience spanning banking, publishing, oil, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG, she has previously driven large-scale analytics and AI programmes at Shell and Mars Inc. Ines is passionate about using data and technology to build smarter, more resilient businesses — and brings a people-first, practical approach to digital change. Outside of work, she’s an animal lover with two dogs, three cats, and a lively fishpond.
Victoria has more than 15 years’ experience within healthcare, spanning pharmaceutical, medical device, and agency environments. As Agency Head within Medical Communications at Syneos Health, she leads teams in developing strategic, evidence-based engagement programmes that align scientific credibility with real-world impact.
Her expertise lies in translating complex medical and clinical narratives into clear strategies that drive behaviour change — whether through medical education, product launches, or clinical trial engagement. Victoria brings deep experience in connecting Medical, Clinical, and Commercial perspectives to create durable, insight-driven solutions that build confidence, inspire action, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Victoria holds a BSc in Medical Biochemistry and a PhD in Microbiology and Microscopy from the University of Sheffield. Prior to joining the medical communications industry, she worked for Abbott in both field and brand/medical roles.
