Which office are you located at?
Kyiv, Ukraine.
How long have you worked here? Can you talk more about your role?
It is hard to believe, in a few months I will celebrate 15th anniversary. I helped the company to start operations in Ukraine and keep managing the local office since the very beginning. At the same time, the project management and everything around it takes most of my time.
Was the job what you expected it would be? Did anything surprise you?
Definitely, my expectations have been fully met. I was looking for a place with involvement in multiple and completely different tasks, with friendly surrounding, and quick decision makers. So, it is all here.
What surprised me? Probably the case with the first study initiated in Ukraine. I did not expect we would win a project for the country in just a couple of months after we had opened our operations here. We progressed very fast and delivered high-quality results, which were proven by the repeated business we received after.
What has changed at the company since you joined?
Well, I would say everything. The company grew from year to year gaining its various and vast experiences in different fields of clinical research. It finally matured to the level we all are proud of. I like knowing that we can do full service now, from clinical, medical and regulatory aspects to logistics, quality assurance, safety and statistics, with presence and coverage in Europe, in Asia-Pacific region and in the US.
What is important for you at GCT?
It is, of course, relationships in the team. It is extremely important to trust in people you are working side by side. We try to build not just a study team devoted to the certain project, but a family of open minded professionals ready to brain-storm in a critical moment and keep a steady pace in a routine task.
Can you describe an event that was particularly memorable during your career at GCT?
It is hard for me to choose just one event. I would say every investigator meeting organized by GCT deserves to be mentioned. This is the start of the hard work under the project regardless of its duration and at the same time an opportunity to meet with the team, with investigators, with Sponsor, and with vendors. During such events we become closer to one another, which helps significantly even after returning to our offices located across different countries and continents.
What was the moment when you knew you’d made the right decision to join GCT?
It was the day when I accepted the offer and I never doubted the decision made.
What do you think the mission of GCT is?
We are a part of a long chain of those who develop new medications and drive human health forward. Our mission is to bring new knowledge into pharmaceutical development with the highest quality of human data and within shortest timeliness. We are fighting for patient’s safety, working today to build a safe tomorrow.
Describe GCT in 3 words
Innovative, GCT continuously explores new paths to achieve better results.
Focused, where every detail matters.
Respectful, value patients, professionals, processes.
How do you see GCT in 10 years?
It is a long way, indeed. Acompany addressing global challenges in the clinical research.