Director, Bob Tribe Consulting
Professional Background:
Over 40 years of experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs.
23 years as Head of GMP at the TGA Australia.
Former Chairman of PIC/S.
Global GMP Consultant assisting regulatory authorities worldwide in achieving PIC/S membership.
Key Achievements:
Assisted 15 GMP regulatory authorities obtain PIC/S membership over the past 18 years (the most recent was JFDA, Jordan which became a PIC/S member on 1 January 2026).
Currently assisting 6 GMP regulatory authorities prepare for either pre-accession or full accession to PIC/S.
Awards & Recognition:
US FDA Commissioner's Award (initiated ICH Q7A).
John Martin Memorial Award (RACI, Australia).
ISPE Joe Phillips Award for professional achievement.
Chairperson, Indonesian Food and Drug Authority
Professional Background:
Dr. Taruna Ikrar, M.D., M.Biomed, Ph.D. is an Indonesian pharmacologist, cardiovascular scientist, and neuroscience expert. Since 19 August 2024, he serves as Chairperson of the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM).
Education: Hasanuddin University (1997), University of Indonesia (2003), Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Cardiology from Niigata University, Japan (2008). Postdoctoral fellowship at UC Irvine (2008–2013); Research Scholar at Harvard University (2014).
Key Achievements & Experience:
Professor at the Republic of Indonesia Defense University (2023), Prima Indonesia University (2024), and University of Technology Malaysia (2026). Visiting professor at Harvard University (2024–2026) and Tsinghua University (2025). Member of the Advisory Board of IAMRA (2025–2029); Chairman of the Indonesian Medical Council (2020–2024). Advisor at THIAMS (2019–2024) and RSPAD (2017–2024). Author of over 100 scientific publications, including in Nature. Cited more than 2,500 times; h-index 19, i10-index 27 (Google Scholar); over 2,000 citations in Scopus.
Awards: Outstanding Scientist from the US Government (2014) and UKP-Presidential Award (2017).
Member of the Board (Minister) for Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor.
Professional Background:
Alexandr Subbotin is a government official with extensive experience in management, science, education, and international cooperation. He possesses expertise in technical regulation, food security, and the development of the agro-industrial complex. He graduated from the Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine (1998) with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and the International Institute of Management (2000) with a degree in International Economic Relations.
Key Achievements & Experience:
In 1998–2015, he worked at the Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, serving as Vice-Rector for Research in 2010–2012 and First Vice-Rector in 2012–2014. From 2014 to 2015, he worked as Deputy Head of the Main Economic Department of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Belarus. In 2015, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus — Director of the Department of Veterinary and Food Supervision of the Republic of Belarus. In 2017–2018, he was Assistant to the President of the Republic of Belarus — Inspector for the Vitebsk region.
In 2018–2020, he was Minister for Industry and Agro-Industrial Complex of the Eurasian Economic Commission.
From March to June 2020, he was Assistant to the President of the Republic of Belarus for the Mogilev region. In 2020–2021, he was Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus. From 2021 to 2026, he headed the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee.
By decision of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, from March 19, 2026, he was appointed Minister for Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission.
Senior Vice President, Strategic Compliance Consulting, Parexel
Professional Background:
Mark Birse has over 30 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including 17 years at the UK Regulator (MHRA) and 25 years of performing both GMP/GDP audits and regulatory inspections of human and veterinary medicines.
He is a former Head of the MHRA GXP Inspectorate and Deputy Director, Inspection, Enforcement and Standards
Key Achievements & Experience:
Mark led the creation of the risk-based inspection and compliance management principles at MHRA and PIC/S GMP Reliance Procedure.
He also headed up MHRA Digital Health team 2018-2019, including x-Government AI meetings.
He is a former PIC/S Executive Bureau member and PIC/S lead assessor (assessing various agencies including FDA and ANVISA).
He has had a Qualified Person eligibility since 2003 and IRCA Principal Auditor PQMS - GMP Scheme.
Senior Consultant to Regulatory Authorities (GMDP Inspectorates)
Professional Background:
About 40 years' experience in EOF (Medicines Agency of Greece), 5 years' in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Roche, Switzerland). Since 2018, a self-employed International Consultant to Regulatory Agencies to achieve PIC/S membership and WHO GBT ML3 to 4. Pharmaceutical Regulatory Expert with 37 years of experience, 12 of them as Head of GMDP at EOF, the Medicines Authority of Greece. Participated for more than 25 years in EU meetings in Brussels and EMA, involved in many EU Regulations preparation. Leadership in the implementation of a Quality System according to EU, PIC/S and ISO17020 in the Greek GMDP Inspectorate and the accession of EOF to PIC/S in 2002. Represented EOF/Greece and has been a member of the PIC/S Executive Bureau (Chair of Compliance Group, monitoring new applications at PIC/S). Involvement in several State Inspectorates' PIC/S and EU assessment Teams (US FDA, Romania, Austria, Cyprus, Iran, Uganda, Armenia, UNICEF) and at the EU-Japan MRA.
Performed GMP inspections with EDQM and WHO Prequalification Program in India and China and in missions as "Assistance to CFDA" project by WHO/Global Fund. Worked for the Industry at Roche, Switzerland in External Relations Europe.
Key Achievements & Experience:
Global GMP Consultant assisting regulatory authorities in obtaining PIC/S membership, including Armenia (2012), Turkey (2013), Jordan (2020-2025), China (2019, 2024), UAE (2026). Consultant for the successful assessment by WHO GBT on all functions of a regulatory authority.
Dr. Vee (Vasiliki) Revithi
Founder & Managing Director, CONSILIUM LPG Consulting Services S.M.P.C.Chemist, TQM MBA. Senior Pharmaceutical Regulatory Expert.
Professional Background:
2022 – Present: Founder & Managing Director, CONSILIUM LPG Consulting Services S.M.P.C., Greece.Consulting services on GMP/GDP compliance, regulatory systems strengthening, quality management systems, and market surveillance of pharmaceutical enterprises.
International Consultant for pharmaceutical regulatory systems:
Jordan (JFDA / IFC – World Bank Group): PIC/S accession preparation, WHO GBT alignment, QMS development, SOPs, and inspector training.
Pakistan (DRAP / WHO): Strengthening market surveillance and control systems for substandard and falsified medical products.
UAE (Dubai Regulatory Authority): GMP/GDP compliance, inspection systems, and QMS strengthening.
2014 – 2021: Head of Production & Distribution Control Division (GMP/GDP Inspectorate), EOF Greece.
2011 – 2013: Head of Market Surveillance Section, EOF Greece.
Key Achievements & Experience:
More than 20 years of experience in GMP/GDP inspections, market surveillance, and pharmaceutical regulatory systems strengthening.
Successfully supported PIC/S accession and ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation of the EOF GMP/GDP Inspectorate.
Contributed to the EU–US FDA Mutual Recognition Assessment, confirming the equivalence of the Greek GMP inspection system.
Extensive experience supporting WHO, PIC/S, and EU regulatory alignment in Europe and the Middle East.
Expert in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 13485), risk-based post-marketing surveillance, and supply chain integrity.
Certified Trainer for Adults and External Assessor for Medical Devices Accreditation.
Official representative of the Greek Ministry of Health and EOF in several European and international regulatory bodies.
GMP Expert, Inspector with South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
Professional Background:
GMP Expert.
Inspector with South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) responsible for conducting national and international inspections.
Chair of the GMP Technical Committee of African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH).
Chair of the GMP Technical Committee focusing on Vaccine, Biological and API manufacture under the auspices of the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization, which is transitioning to the African Medicines Agency.
Member of ZAZIBONA Inspection Team.
Member of WHO PQ inspection team.
Member of WHO RSS team.
Member of various workgroups e.g. Annex 1 Implementation team, Unique Facility Identifiers, Contamination and Cross Contamination in Shared facilities, Anti-Microbial Resistance and Waste Treatment.
Global Process Science & Regulator Director, Fedegari. Member of the International Board of Directors, International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering, ISPE
Professional Background:
In her current role at Fedegari, Ms. Shanshan is leading the advancement of manufacturing systems for emerging modalities and engagement with global regulators. She brings over 20 years of international experience across pharma manufacturing and consulting organisations, with expertise spanning process science, engineering, quality, compliance, and regulatory.
Shanshan is an ISPE International Board member and certified trainer, committed to advancing collaboration and knowledge sharing across the life sciences industry.
Manager of Biological Inspection Administration at Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA). Chair. of GMP subcommittee of vaccine at African Medicine Agency.
Professional Background:
Over 16 years of experience in pharmaceutical regulation and GMP inspections, with extensive expertise in biological products, vaccines, blood products, biosimilars, and plasma-related facilities.
Currently serving as Manager of the Biological Inspection Administration at the Egyptian Drug Authority since 2024.
Previously held several regulatory and leadership positions within EDA, including Chairman of the Technical Office (2022−2024).
Active contributor to WHO regulatory initiatives and African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) activities, including inspector training, quality systems development, and risk-based inspection programs.
Key Achievements & Experience:
Played a significant role in strengthening pharmaceutical regulatory systems at both national and international levels.
Contributed to the development and revision of regulations and guidelines related to radiopharmaceuticals, plasma apheresis centers, biosimilars, vaccines, and blood products in Egypt.
Internationally, collaborates with WHO and AMRH initiatives as a WHO GMP Advisor and focal point for biological inspections during WHO accreditation activities.
Serves as Chairperson of the Vaccine GMP Sub-Technical Committee at AMRH (AMA), leading initiatives for guideline harmonization, inspection capacity building, and regulatory strengthening across African countries.
Senior GMP Inspector/ Lead Inspector, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
Professional Background:
Ms Mankeke F. Tlhoaele is an accomplished Senior GMP and Lead Inspector at the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), bringing 15 years of deep expertise in GxP regulatory oversight.
Throughout her career, she has led over 100 domestic and international inspections, covering a vast spectrum of complex manufacturing environments. Her technical expertise spans sterile and non-sterile facilities, including high-potency substances (hormones, cytotoxins), biomanufacturing (vaccines), radiopharmaceuticals, medicinal gases, and cannabis.
Key Achievements & Experience:
Beyond her national responsibilities, Ms. Tlhoaele has established herself as a prominent figure in international regulatory harmonization. She is appointed by the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) as a GMP Inspector to participate in the Pilot of the Continental Listing of Medicinal Products. S
She is also an active member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) GMP Quality Circle, contributing to regional quality assurance and regulatory collaboration.
Her leadership extends to the ZAZIBONA Initiative, where she serves as a Lead Inspector in collaborative medicines registration inspections across SADC member states. In addition, she has supported global quality standards through her role as a Seasonal GMP Inspector with the World Health Organization (WHO) Prequalification Inspection Service contributing to the assurance of safe, effective, and high-quality medicines worldwide.
Technical Officer (GxP Inspector), World Health Organisation (WHO)
Professional Background:
Since 2010 Vimal Sachdeva is working with the WHO Prequalification Unit as a Senior GxP Inspector, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality and regulatory compliance. He has conducted more than 300 on-site GxP inspections worldwide, covering GMP and other GxP areas across diverse pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality systems.
Prior to joining WHO in Geneva, Switzerland, he worked with Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA), the national regulatory authority, as a Senior GMP Auditor and Regulatory Consultant.
His professional experience spans international GMP inspections, pharmaceutical quality systems, regulatory compliance, manufacturing operations, quality control, investigations, and assessment of complex GxP risks.
Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate, Roche Holding AG
Professional Background:
A highly accomplished regulatory scientist with a decade of specialized experience in the evaluation, policy formulation, and registration of Biological Medicines. Founder and inaugural Chairperson of the African Blood Regulatory Forum (ABRF-TC) — a premier Continental Technical Working Group under the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) initiative. Spearheaded the historic unification of blood and blood product regulations across South Africa and the wider African continent.
This leadership has been pivotal in advising the African Medicines Agency (AMA) and AUDA-NEPAD, driving the creation of harmonized technical guidelines, innovative regulatory pathways, and reliance frameworks across Member States. A trusted voice on expert committees, bridging complex biological assessment with continental healthcare strategy to ensure equitable access to quality-assured, safe, and affordable blood products for all African citizens. Over the past 17 years, significant contributions have been made to the advancement of global health regulation through peer-reviewed publications and high-level international representation.
Key Publications & Research:
Published definitive frameworks on biosimilar registration and blood product implementation in the GaBI Journal and Research Square.
Authored a landmark 10-country sub-Saharan haemovigilance study.
Presentations & Speaking Engagements:
Featured speaker at the WHO's 18th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) in Dublin. Featured speaker at the 1st International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease in Cape Town.
Head of Inspection and Licensing Department, Macedonian Agency for medicines and medical devicesProfessional Background:Ms. Doncheva is a Graduate Pharmacist, Specialist in Pharmaceutical Technology.
She has more than 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical inspection. Performed more than 80 GMP inspections in Macedonia and abroad as senior GMP inspector
Key Achievements & Experience:- Member of the GMDP Inspectors Working Group in the European Medicines Agency (EMA), as observer, for over 15 years
- Delegate at the Committee of Experts on Minimizing the Public Health Risks Posed by Falsification of Medical Products and Similar Crimes at the European Directorate for Quality of Medicines (EDQM)
- Participates in working groups for drafting laws and legal regulations in the health care and pharmacy
Head of Cell therapy localisation strategy, Alexion (AstraZeneca group)
Professional Background:
Received the Dr. med. degree from the University of Basel for research in cell technologies, has 10 years of experience in ATMP development and GMP manufacturing, including leading the establishment and regulatory licensing of CAR-T manufacturing operations, currently leads cell-therapy localization strategy at Alexion (AstraZeneca group). Participant of an expert panels on ATMP quality and GMP compliance.
Professional experience includes overseeing the manufacture of a clinical CAR-T batches at the first in Russia licensed manufacturing site and developing a manufacturing model with an aggregate capacity of up to 160 patient-specific batches per year.
Senior Principal Assistant Director Good Manufacturing Practice Section, Centre for Compliance and Quality Control. National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), Malaysia
Professional Background:
Regulatory pharmacist and GMP Inspector with more than 15 years of experience in regulatory and enforcement pharmaceutical services. Holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons), Master of Enforcement Law and Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Currently heads the Quality Management and Organization Unit within the GMP Section, NPRA. Regulatory expertise covers Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Good Preparation Practice (GPP).
Key Achievements & Experience:
Experience in GMP and GDP inspections, with involvement in more than 300 inspections of pharmaceutical premises in Malaysia and overseas, covering finished pharmaceutical products and APIs.
Member of national working groups involved in the various development and revision of regulatory guidelines for GMP, GDP and GPP.
Currently involved in the development of a new national regulatory framework and supporting legislation for APIs in Malaysia. Speaker at various regulatory seminars, training programmes and conferences.
Director of Quality Control and Assurance, LLC "Medicine and nuclear technologies"
Professional Background:
18 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including 16 years in the production of sterile radiopharmaceuticals. Worked at five different manufacturing sites.
Mr. Semenov was responsible for obtaining GMP certification for four sites; at three of these, manufacturing processes were established from scratch. Registered two radiopharmaceuticals with the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (obtained marketing authorizations).
Acting Director of the Directorate for the Control of Drug, Narcotic, Psychotropic, and Precursor Production. Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (Badan POM)
Professional Background:
With over 15 years of experience as a GMP inspector, she has led and participated in numerous international inspections in China, India, South Korea, Japan, and Puerto Rico.
Her expertise covers regulatory systems strengthening, quality management systems, and oversight of biological products and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). She serves as a PIC/S assessor and actively contributes to global regulatory convergence initiatives, including participation in international regulatory assessments and expert circles on ATMPs.
She holds a PhD from Monash University, with research focusing on stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, and actively supports national and regional capacity building in regulatory science.