Board OF DIRECTORS
Joel Thickins
Chairman
Joel Thickins
ChairmanJoel is a Partner at TPG Capital and leads the firm’s investment program in the ANZ region as Head of Australia and New Zealand. Joel also currently sits on the Board of Inghams Group Limited and has served on the Boards of Accolade Wines, Gerard Lighting, Blue Star Print Group and Centric Wealth.
Dr. Fred Cohen
Board Member
Dr. Fred Cohen
Board MemberFred Cohen is a Senior Advisor to TPG and was a Partner and co-founder of TPG Biotechnology. Fred has served on the Board of several biotech and pharmaceutical organizations including Biocryst (BCRX), CareDx (CDNA), […] and is a co-founder of Sweetwater Spectrum, a non-profit autism support organization.
Vinnie Wong
Board Member
Vinnie Wong
Board MemberVincent Wong is with TPG Capital and is based in Melbourne, where he works in TPG’s Australian team. Prior to joining TPG in 2011, Vincent served in the Investment Banking Department at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Vincent graduated from The University of Melbourne with BCommerce and BLaws (Honors).
Lydia Cai
Board Member
Lydia Cai
Board MemberLydia Cai is a Principal at TPG Capital Asia based in Beijing and leads TPG’s healthcare investments in the Greater China area. Prior to joining TPG in 2011, Lydia was an Associate at HAO Capital, a China-focused early stage private equity fund focusing on growth-stage healthcare investments.
Fiona Pak Poy
Board Member
Fiona Pak Poy
Board MemberFiona currently serves as a non-executive director for Novotech, Isentia, Tyro Payments and the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship. She has also served on MYOB, PageUp People, the Securities Industry Research Centre of South-East Asia and the federal government board of Innovation Australia.
John Moller
CEO
John Moller
CEOJohn joined Novotech in January 2014 to lead the development of Novotech’s Asia operations. Prior to Novotech John was Managing Director of IVF Australia and Queensland Fertility Group and sat on the Board of the parent company Virtus Health. John is a medical doctor by training.
Brad Campbell
CFO and Company Secretary
Brad Campbell
CFO and Company SecretaryWith a career spanning senior financial positions with a number of multinational organizations, both in North America and Australasia, Brad joined Novotech as CFO in 2006, later becoming a director in 2009.
Veronica Holloway
Director, Legal
Veronica Holloway
Director, LegalVeronica joined Novotech in May 2014 to formalise the legal function at Novotech. Prior to Novotech, Veronica held roles as Senior Legal Counsel at EY, Senior Solicitor at Clayton Utz and General Counsel (on secondment) at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited. Veronica holds a BA/LLB/LLM.
Executive Management
John Moller
CEO
John Moller
CEOJohn joined Novotech in January 2014 to lead the development of Novotech’s Asia operations. Prior to Novotech John was Managing Director of IVF Australia and Queensland Fertility Group and sat on the Board of the parent company Virtus Health. John is a medical doctor by training.
Brad Campbell
CFO and Company Secretary
Brad Campbell
CFO and Company SecretaryWith a career spanning senior financial positions with a number of multinational organizations, both in North America and Australasia, Brad joined Novotech as CFO in 2006, later becoming a director in 2009.
Yooni Kim
Executive Director, Asia Operations
Yooni Kim
Executive Director, Asia OperationsDr. Kim is responsible for overseeing Novotech’s operations and project delivery within the Asia region. Prior to joining Novotech, Dr. Kim worked at PRA Health Sciences as Director of Operations for North Asia. She received doctorate degree of medicine from Seoul National University.
Daniela Caiazza
Director Clinical Operations ANZ
Daniela Caiazza
Director Clinical Operations ANZDaniela joined Novotech in 2009. She is responsible for the strategic planning and management of the clinical operations team to ensure project deliverables. Previously working with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, she has a strong academic research background in cardiovascular drug development, holding PhD in Chemistry.
Andries Claassen
Director, Biometrics
Andries Claassen
Director, BiometricsAndries joined Novotech in September 2008 and has lead Biometrics operations since January 2016. Andries has 15 years’ experience in Clinical Research from previous roles at Quintiles and Elli Lilly. Andries has a track record of meeting all study milestones.
Radha Jha
Director, Medical Services
Radha Jha
Director, Medical ServicesRadha joined Novotech in April 2007 and held a number of senior project management positions. Radha leads Medical Services at Novotech, driving the company's business strategy in medical monitoring, medical writing, pharmacovigilance and central laboratory.
Kim Wong
Director, Quality Assurance
Kim Wong
Director, Quality AssuranceKim joined Novotech in 2002 and is responsible for overseeing Novotech’s Quality Management System. She has over 19 years experience in clinical research across a wide range of therapeutic and functional areas. Kim has a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Science.
Angela Edwardson
Director, Human Resources
Angela Edwardson
Director, Human ResourcesAngela joined Novotech in November 2015 and is responsible for Novotech's Human Resources operations including strategy, organisational development, remuneration & reward and workplace health and safety. Angela is passionate about delivering Novotech's vision of being the leading CRO in the Asia Pacific region.
Stuart Hall
Director, Project Management
Stuart Hall
Director, Project ManagementStuart joined Novotech in 2009 and has lead Novotech’s Project Management team since 2010. Stuart is responsible for project delivery across the Asia Pacific region. Stuart has over 25 years experience in clinical research across all study phases and a wide range of therapeutic areas, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
Barry Murphy
Director, Business Development
Barry Murphy
Director, Business DevelopmentBarry joined in July 2014 to lead the growth of Novotech’s Business Development team. Barry started his career as a pharmacist having graduated from Trinity College Dublin. He began his clinical research career with ICON and worked in both Dublin and Sydney.
Ian Hayes
Director, Information Technology
Ian Hayes
Director, Information TechnologyIan currently leads the IT department at Novotech, after joining in 2004 as an IT consultant from a background of both management and technical experience consulting to a broad range of industries over a 20 year career.
Veronica Holloway
Director, Legal
Veronica Holloway
Director, LegalVeronica joined Novotech in May 2014 to formalise the legal function at Novotech. Prior to Novotech, Veronica held roles as Senior Legal Counsel at EY, Senior Solicitor at Clayton Utz and General Counsel (on secondment) at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited. Veronica holds a BA/LLB/LLM.
Gabrielle Mckee
Director Early Phase Clinical Operations
Gabrielle Mckee
Director Early Phase Clinical OperationsWith over 25 years’ experience in managing clinical teams and projects at international CROs and local Biotech companies, pharmacovigilance roles in the pharmaceutical industry, and support to development of Biometrics function.
Kristyn Munro
Director, Business Development Operations
Kristyn Munro
Director, Business Development OperationsKristyn leads Novotech’s Business Development Operations teams, encompassing both Client Operations and Proposals, Budgets and Contracts. Kristyn has enjoyed a career in clinical development for over twenty years, having worked for Bristol-Myers- Squibb, Astra-Zeneca and Amgen, prior to joining Novotech in 2009.
Valentin Moingeon
Pharm.D, CFADirector, Marketing and Analytics
Valentin Moingeon
Pharm.D, CFADirector, Marketing and Analytics
Valentin joined the company in 2016 to lead the Marketing and Analytics team, and has over 10 years of experience in the Life Science sector. Prior to joining Novotech, Valentin held several roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Business Development in Europe and Asia. Valentin is a Doctor of Pharmacy and a CFA Charterholder. …