OUR VALUES
Engagement
Respect
Integrity
Innovation
OUR EXPERTISE
Since its establishment in 2012, VaxTRIALS has been involved in more than 35 vaccine-related clinical, epidemiological and health economics trials throughout the Latin-American region, helping clients, sponsors, and vendors achieve extraordinary results through implementing their studies. Since then, we have had the opportunity to take part in different clinical trials for the prevention of diseases like Dengue, Herpes Zoster, Meningococcus, Pneumococcus, RSV, Flu, Norovirus and Polio, in different countries in Latin America, such as Panama, Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile.
In total, through a vast network of highly skilled, trained and leading investigators across the region, VaxTRIALS has contributed to the recruitment of more than 25,000 subjects and 180,000 study visits. With our solutions, we optimize clinical vaccine trial timeframes by promoting faster patient enrollment and higher adherence.
STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
As a key player in Latin America, we have long-lasting partnerships with local and regional/global partners and vendors including, but not limited to, IT solutions, Pharmacovigilance Service Companies, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Management, Translation Services, Medical Writing, Import & Export, Supplies, Handling, Storage and Shipment of Investigational Product.
OUR CLIENTS
Great value for everyone involved, through strong relationships and engaged vendors, investigators and site networks.
Our previous and current sponsor and partners include NGOs, foundations, big & small pharma and biotech, and manufacturers.
NGOS AND FOUNDATIONS
Pharma
Vaccine manufacturer
OUR PEOPLE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & MANAGEMENT TEAM
Our team is composed of motivated professionals with educational background in life sciences, bilingual, many of them with ample experience in vaccine research and/or the pharmaceutical industry.
Tom Herremans, COO
Master of Science, MBA, PMP certified. More than 17 years of experience in the vaccine industry (mainly GlaxoSmithKline) in global and local positions. He has led small and large teams and defined the asset's mission, vision, and strategic objectives for different clinical vaccine development and commercialization projects & programs.
David Puyana, CFO
Master in Management, Master in Business Administration, Master in Corporate Finance. Before joining the firm, he worked for more than 6 years as General Manager of a major retail company in Panama, and was a board member in several other companies in different industries in Colombia. He previously worked for 5 years as Procurement Manager, and 6 years as Financial Manager, in two large multinational companies in the region.
Paula Casasco,
Head Quality & Training
Molecular Biologist with an MBA and a fellowship at NIDR, NIH. She is a Registered Quality Consultant professional in GCP (RQAP-GCP) with more than 20 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Devices industries, including extensive experience in multi-center regional project management, and GCP training and auditing of Phase I–IV clinical studies.
Cristina Gómez, CHRO
Master in strategic Thinking and Psychologist. More than 13 years of experience in Human Resources in Pharma Industry in local and regional positions across Latin America. Before Vax, she worked for more than 3 years in Sanofi for Colombia, Perú, Panamá and Central America as Human Resources Business Partner. Cristina has led different HR projects Related to Change Management, Culture Transformation, Talent Management and Strategic Worforce Planning.
Santiago Gradin,
Corporate Relations
Director
Master in Business Administration. Before joining the firm, he worked for more than 9 years as commercial director of a major regional company in Panama. Over 20 years`experience as a sales and marketing professional within multinational companies. Extensive experience throughout customers in Latin America & Caribbean Region.