The leadership team at ethica CRO is driven by an uncompromising passion to help our clients bring innovative therapeutic products to market and improve the well-being of mankind. Our team guides the company and fuels ethica CRO’s drive to innovate with forward thinking and strategic leadership to support our clients’ research programs and promote our mission to achieve research ethics excellence.
Founder
President
Managing Director; Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs
Janice founded ethica CRO Inc. instilling in her company her values and commitment to the protection of human research participants. This commitment led to ethica CRO becoming the first CRO in the world to earn full accreditation of its Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) in 2006.
After completing her PhD and Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Pharmacology, Janice proceeded to develop her skills at the Director level within global pharma before founding her first contract research organization (CRO) in 1992. During the ensuing 25 years, Janice established her credentials as a successful and respected business leader and entrepreneur.
Janice founded Human Research Accreditation Canada in 2017, and founded its sister company, Human Research Standards Organization (HRSO), in 2019. Janice is currently the President & CEO of both organizations. In February 2020, under Janice's direction, HRSO was accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, giving it the authority to develop national standards for the conduct and oversight of human research.
Janice's leadership and entrepreneurship have been recognized through numerous awards and nominations such as the prestigious Ernst & Young and RBC Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and PROFIT Magazine's PROFIT W100 ranking of Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs.
As President, Martin is responsible for managing ethica CRO's business operations and for leading its Human Research Protection Program. Martin is a member of the Quebec Bar and brings close to twenty years of experience in biotechnology law and research ethics.
Martin was actively involved in the creation of an on-line tutorial for the institutional research ethics boards affiliated to the Quebec Ministry of Health. Martin also chaired the Research Integrity Committee of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and was a member of Canada's federal research agencies' Panel on Responsible Conduct of Research (PRCR). He currently acts as a member of the Human Research Standards Organization (HRSO) Technical Steering Committee and contributed to the publication of HRSO's first national standard, Development of a Human Research Protection Program.
His in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and ethical complexities of clinical research has been instrumental to the development of innovative, effective and responsible product development strategies. Martin holds a Master's Degree in Law and Bioethics from McGill University, a LLB and a BA in philosophy from Université de Montréal.
As Managing Director, Murray is responsible for ethica CRO's business development and clinical operations. Murray is also ethica CRO's chief scientist as Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs where he brings over twenty-five years of experience in clinical research development.
Before joining ethica, Murray spent over ten years at Hoechst Marion Roussel (now part of Sanofi) where he served in various clinical research management positions, with his most recent position serving as Associate Director of Drug development. Murray also held the position of Director of Clinical Development for a Montreal-based biotechnology company where he guided the development of molecules from the bench to clinical research. Over the course of the past twenty-five years, Murray has led the development of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and nutraceuticals in a variety of therapeutic areas.
ethica CRO's clients have benefited greatly from Murray's creativity, business acumen and unique knowledge of therapeutic products development. Murray holds an MSc in medical science (neuropathology) from University of Calgary and a BSc in biology from University of Lethbridge.
Director of Clinical Research
Director of Clinical Data Management
Director of Quality Systems and Organization Development
As Director of Clinical Research, Tamara is responsible for ethica CRO's clinical research operations. Tamara brings over twenty years of experience in clinical research and has been with ethica CRO since 2007.
Before joining ethica, Tamara worked in various clinical research positions at prominent research institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Her expertise spans multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and neurology.
Tamara holds a BSc in Biology and has completed advanced training in clinical research management and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Her dedication to quality and participant safety has been instrumental in ethica CRO's success.
As Director of Clinical Data Management, Nassima is responsible for overseeing all aspects of data management operations at ethica CRO. She brings extensive experience in clinical data management, biostatistics, and regulatory compliance.
Nassima has worked on numerous clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with international standards. Her expertise includes database design, data validation, and statistical analysis.
She holds advanced degrees in biostatistics and has been recognized for her contributions to improving data management practices in clinical research.
As Director of Quality Systems and Organization Development, Paola is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving ethica CRO's quality management systems. She ensures compliance with international regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
Paola has extensive experience in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and organizational development. She has been instrumental in maintaining ethica CRO's HRPP accreditation and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Her commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has helped ethica CRO maintain its reputation as a leader in quality and ethical conduct in clinical research.
Associate Director, Medical Aesthetics
Director of Data Science
As Associate Director of Medical Aesthetics, Tania leads ethica CRO's medical aesthetics division. She brings specialized expertise in aesthetic medicine clinical research, including studies for cosmetic devices, injectables, and dermatological products.
Tania has extensive experience in designing and managing clinical trials specific to the medical aesthetics industry. Her understanding of both the scientific and aesthetic aspects of these studies ensures successful trial execution and meaningful results.
She works closely with medical aesthetic companies to develop innovative research strategies that meet regulatory requirements while addressing market needs.
As Director of Data Science, Abdelyazid leads ethica CRO's data science initiatives, bringing advanced analytical capabilities to clinical research. He specializes in applying machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced statistical methods to clinical trial data.
Abdelyazid has a strong background in mathematics, computer science, and biostatistics. His work focuses on developing innovative analytical approaches that enhance data insights and improve clinical trial efficiency.
He holds a PhD in Data Science and has published numerous papers on the application of advanced analytics in clinical research. His expertise helps ethica CRO stay at the forefront of data-driven clinical research.
Founder
Janice founded ethica CRO Inc. instilling in her company her values and commitment to the protection of human research participants. This commitment led to ethica CRO becoming the first CRO in the world to earn full accreditation of its Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) in 2006.
After completing her PhD and Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Pharmacology, Janice proceeded to develop her skills at the Director level within global pharma before founding her first contract research organization (CRO) in 1992. During the ensuing 25 years, Janice established her credentials as a successful and respected business leader and entrepreneur.
Janice founded Human Research Accreditation Canada in 2017, and founded its sister company, Human Research Standards Organization (HRSO), in 2019. Janice is currently the President & CEO of both organizations. In February 2020, under Janice's direction, HRSO was accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, giving it the authority to develop national standards for the conduct and oversight of human research.
Janice's leadership and entrepreneurship have been recognized through numerous awards and nominations such as the prestigious Ernst & Young and RBC Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and PROFIT Magazine's PROFIT W100 ranking of Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs.
President
As President, Martin is responsible for managing ethica CRO's business operations and for leading its Human Research Protection Program. Martin is a member of the Quebec Bar and brings close to twenty years of experience in biotechnology law and research ethics.
Martin was actively involved in the creation of an on-line tutorial for the institutional research ethics boards affiliated to the Quebec Ministry of Health. Martin also chaired the Research Integrity Committee of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and was a member of Canada's federal research agencies' Panel on Responsible Conduct of Research (PRCR). He currently acts as a member of the Human Research Standards Organization (HRSO) Technical Steering Committee and contributed to the publication of HRSO's first national standard, Development of a Human Research Protection Program.
His in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and ethical complexities of clinical research has been instrumental to the development of innovative, effective and responsible product development strategies. Martin holds a Master's Degree in Law and Bioethics from McGill University, a LLB and a BA in philosophy from Université de Montréal.
Managing Director; Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs
As Managing Director, Murray is responsible for ethica CRO's business development and clinical operations. Murray is also ethica CRO's chief scientist as Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs where he brings over twenty-five years of experience in clinical research development.
Before joining ethica, Murray spent over ten years at Hoechst Marion Roussel (now part of Sanofi) where he served in various clinical research management positions, with his most recent position serving as Associate Director of Drug development. Murray also held the position of Director of Clinical Development for a Montreal-based biotechnology company where he guided the development of molecules from the bench to clinical research. Over the course of the past twenty-five years, Murray has led the development of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and nutraceuticals in a variety of therapeutic areas.
ethica CRO's clients have benefited greatly from Murray's creativity, business acumen and unique knowledge of therapeutic products development. Murray holds an MSc in medical science (neuropathology) from University of Calgary and a BSc in biology from University of Lethbridge.
Director of Clinical Research
As Director of Clinical Research, Tamara is responsible for ethica CRO's clinical research operations. Tamara brings over twenty years of experience in clinical research and has been with ethica CRO since 2007.
Before joining ethica, Tamara worked in various clinical research positions at prominent research institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Her expertise spans multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and neurology.
Tamara holds a BSc in Biology and has completed advanced training in clinical research management and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Her dedication to quality and participant safety has been instrumental in ethica CRO's success.
Director of Clinical Data Management
As Director of Clinical Data Management, Nassima is responsible for overseeing all aspects of data management operations at ethica CRO. She brings extensive experience in clinical data management, biostatistics, and regulatory compliance.
Nassima has worked on numerous clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with international standards. Her expertise includes database design, data validation, and statistical analysis.
She holds advanced degrees in biostatistics and has been recognized for her contributions to improving data management practices in clinical research.
Director of Quality Systems and Organization Development
As Director of Quality Systems and Organization Development, Paola is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving ethica CRO's quality management systems. She ensures compliance with international regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
Paola has extensive experience in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and organizational development. She has been instrumental in maintaining ethica CRO's HRPP accreditation and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Her commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has helped ethica CRO maintain its reputation as a leader in quality and ethical conduct in clinical research.
Associate Director, Medical Aesthetics
As Associate Director of Medical Aesthetics, Tania leads ethica CRO's medical aesthetics division. She brings specialized expertise in aesthetic medicine clinical research, including studies for cosmetic devices, injectables, and dermatological products.
Tania has extensive experience in designing and managing clinical trials specific to the medical aesthetics industry. Her understanding of both the scientific and aesthetic aspects of these studies ensures successful trial execution and meaningful results.
She works closely with medical aesthetic companies to develop innovative research strategies that meet regulatory requirements while addressing market needs.
Director of Data Science
As Director of Data Science, Abdelyazid leads ethica CRO's data science initiatives, bringing advanced analytical capabilities to clinical research. He specializes in applying machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced statistical methods to clinical trial data.
Abdelyazid has a strong background in mathematics, computer science, and biostatistics. His work focuses on developing innovative analytical approaches that enhance data insights and improve clinical trial efficiency.
He holds a PhD in Data Science and has published numerous papers on the application of advanced analytics in clinical research. His expertise helps ethica CRO stay at the forefront of data-driven clinical research.
