About us - Executive Team

 

Janette Benaddi – Chief Executive Officer                                                                              

Janette has more than 20 years experience of managing pre and post market clinical studies in both devices and pharmaceuticals. Prior to founding Medvance 12 years ago, Janette worked in Paris for a medical device consultancy group as a 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, she holds a teaching certificate and is a Chartered Scientist. Janette is Chair of the Institute of Clinical Research. Janette has published several articles and sits on a number of committees involved in the regulation and standardization of medical device studies.

 

Sandra Welch – Director of Clinical Operations                                                                                                                                      

 Sandra is a qualified nurse (RGN) with a specialty in accident & emergency, gynaecology, general medicine 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 ten 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 training and development.

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.