Navitas Life Sciences

VP & NCR Chief Science and Innovation Officer

As VP & Chief Science and Innovation Officer for Navitas Clinical Research (NCR), direct, manages and coaches in NCR cross-functional clinical research science, clinical data and standards, biostatistics and bioinformatics, and technology for innovation.As an integral member of the NCR Executive and Senior Leadership Team, takes an active role in Project Governance, Financial Management/Outcomes, Staffing Planning/Allocations, and, Business Development leadership/assistance. Dr. Lu has over 20 years of clinical data experience, she is responsible for the overall and global development efforts of the Clinical Data science and eSolution team. Dr. Lu leads efforts to incorporate CDISC into the electronic data capture system and submission to FDA and development of therapeutic/disease specific CDEs.

As AVP, Clinical Operations, oversees the delivery of all government, commercial and non-profit projects. Working closely with members of the Executive Leadership Team, manages an NCR clinical operations unit that provides excellent customer service and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. Works directly with the VP & Chief Science and Innovation Officer to bridge clinical research and data insights and provide data solutions for ongoing studies. Ms. Ahmanson holds a Master of Science Degree in Bioscience Regulatory Affairs from Johns Hopkins University and has basic research experience, including six years in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. She has extensive experience in clinical trial operations, managing both US and global trials. She has worked in academia, government and the private sector.

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4 Strategies For Data Managers to Modernize and Transform Clinical Data Science

Sowmya Kaur is the Executive Vice President and BU Head Clinical APAC/Russia at Navitas Life Sciences with a successful track record of building and leading Clinical Development engagements across Emerging Markets with successful delivery of portfolio of projects.