OptiPharm Medical
Quality | Reliability | Results
OUR TEAM
Our team of experts are led by internationally recognized scientists and specialist physicians who are board-certified in pharmaceutical medicine. The cross functional team have an average of 18 years' experience working across government and private research, clinical practice, medical affairs as well as signatory/promotional regulatory affairs functions within the life sciences industry.
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Whether you need to consult an expert for your project, outsource a project, or someone to work as an integrated member of your team, our experienced and very flexible team will be able to accommodate.
Dr. John Fabule is a specialist physician in pharmaceutical medicine with experience in clinical medicine, clinical research, medical affairs and medical compliance including over 15 years directly overseeing high performing medical affairs teams in 3 fortune 500 companies.
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Over the last 10 years, amongst other things, he helped to develop strategies and implemented processes to drive simplicity and efficiency as well as enhance competencies and capabilities of medical affairs teams worldwide with specific focus on the US, Europe and UK.
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He has extensive experience of applying medical governance and driving excellence through focus on quality and standards. He also has experience as a sub-Investigator and Investigator experience for Phase I-III products across various therapy areas.
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His previous roles within life science industry includes having clinical trial responsibilities at Local and Regional levels, Promotional and Advertising Review Final Signatory in UK and US, serving as an ad hoc expert reviewer for Clinical Rheumatology Journal and as an Educational Supervisor for new trainees in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, UK.
Dr. Laima Antanaviciute is an accomplished scientist with background in molecular genetics. She has over 16 years' experience working in senior roles within the life sciences industry and conducting molecular biology and genomics research.
Over the last 9 years, the main focus of her work has been to lead teams within life sciences industry to advance the science of assay development, develop new validation and quality control techniques in addition to developing trainings on the use of the latest molecular genetics technologies such as digital PCR and NGS workflow.
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She has a unique mix experience, with a considerable number of years spent working within commercial organizations (marketing and sales) in management roles, in addition to her vast experience in the science laboratory, working as a molecular geneticist. Her most current role as a Global Product Manager at a blue chip biotechnology company allowed her to build on previous experience on product launches and life-cycle product management.
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Laima has an extensive publication history, publishing her original work in high-impact peer reviewed journals. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees in Biological Sciences obtained from University of Reading in UK.
James Fabule is a highly skilled project Manager with background in electrical engineering and information technology. He has over 10 years' experience in delivering IT Infrastructure solutions in business-critical environments.
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Over the last 7 years, he has worked in senior roles within government and private sectors delivery on very high profile projects including leading digital mobility programs for National Health Services (NHS) Trusts in UK, coordinating the activities of managed strategic providers, managing outsourced providers and internal infrastructure teams, and executing digital transformation projects.
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As a senior IT Project / Program Manager, he has been managing end-to-end deployment of new systems across multiple regions within UK.
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James obtained his MSc (first Class) degree from the University of East London, UK.
Urvashi Vashee is a dynamic and seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry primarily in Medical Affairs (Global and US). Her experience includes US/Global Medical Information, roles as a Medical Science Liaison, Medical Training, and Federal Government Affairs.
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To further expand her experience, she held a role at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the Office of Safety and Epidemiology. Urvashi's roles throughout the years have had increasing responsibility, leading teams, and managerial roles.
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Urvashi earned her BSc in Pharmacy and PharmD. from the Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth University and maintains a license in the state of Virginia.
John Famokun has over 7 years of experience and a strong background in project and risk management, project risk control and strategic planning in public services, local government and healthcare sectors. He possess a track record of successfully implementing complex projects, mitigating risks and achieving positive outcomes.
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John has been leading the Development and Implementation of various projects across IT, Health and Social Care utilizing Project Management Methodologies also maintaining process standards and Frameworks.
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John is a qualified (Prince 2) Practitioner, a OneTrust University Expert in Third Party Risk Management, OneTrust University GRC Professional.
Dr. Vincent Low is a medical doctor and trained as a junior surgeon before joining the pharmaceutical industry in 2008.
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He brings with him more than 15 years' of experience, having worked in both small and large companies and across different therapy areas in country and above-country roles.
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His expertise spans early phase clinical research, medical affairs, market access to compliance. Vincent is an experienced final medical signatory and has extensive experience providing medical review in accordance to the UK ABPI and EFPIA Code of Practice.
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He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Fellow of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FFPM) and has a Masters in Health Economics from London School of Economics (LSE).
