About us - Executive Team

 

Janette Benaddi – Chief Executive Officer

Janette has over 18 years experience of managing pre and post market clinical studies in both devices and pharmaceuticals. Prior to founding Medvance almost 10 years ago, Janette worked in Paris for a medical device consultancy group as Project Director in Clinical/Regulatory Affairs. Janette has also worked with several multinational organizations in various clinical, regulatory and marketing roles. Janette is a registered nurse, has a BSc in Management studies, a Diploma in Company Direction, a Diploma in Management studies and also holds a teaching certificate. She is a Board Director of the Institute of Clinical Research and is also currently Chairman of the Institutes Medical Device Special Interest Group. Janette has published several articles and sits on a number of committees involved in the regulation and standardization of medical device studies.

Dr. Sheryl O Farrell – Head of Clinical Operations UK

 Sheryl attained a BSc (Hons) degree in Biochemistry in 1990 and a Ph.D. investigating 'the effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids on heart, skeletal muscle and skin disease' in 1994. Sheryl has more than 14 years clinical research experience in both pharmaceutical and medical device clinical studies. Sheryl joined Medvance in April 2001. As Head of Clinical Operations UK and Quality Assurance Sheryl is responsible for direction of the UK clinical team. She is also responsible for the management of Medvance quality system including audit. Sheryl has several years experience working at senior level.

Sandra Welch – Head of Clinical Operations - International

Sandra is a qualified nurse (RGN) with a specialty in accident & emergency, gynaecology, generalmedicine and surgery, she also holds a teaching certificate. Sandra joined Medvance in September 1999 and currently heads up our International operations. Sandra has more than eight years experience of setting up and managing multi-centre studies for both pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She has extensive experience in the monitoring of clinical studies in cardiology, orthopaedics, urology and wound care. In addition to directing our international operations Sandra also ensures that all our study monitors have mentors and continuous ,monitoring, training and development.

  

Tedd R Gosian - Director of US Operations

Tedd studied at the University of Rochester(NY) and earned his Bachelor of Science degree as a Physician Assistant from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.  He is a member of Regulatory Affairs Professional Society. Tedd has over 30 years of experience in healthcare clinical and industry settings.  As a Physician Assistant working in Boston, MA hospitals, he obtained clinical experience in the areas of cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics and urology. Tedd has managed clinical research departments for small, medium and large medical device companies, focusing on urology, sport medicine and heart failure surgery.  Recently Tedd was Director of Clinical Operations for a start-up orthopaedic company conducting trials of a biologic therapy for cartilage repair.  As Director of US Operations, Tedd is responsible for co-ordinating clinical and regulatory services in the US on behalf of Medvance company clients.

Mary Wilkinson - Director of Finance & Administration

Mary Wilkinson has been with Medvance since its incorporation and has more than thirty years experience in office and company administration. Mary is highly qualified and trained in administration, accounting and personnel management.