February 2024 Ask the Experts with Dr. Martine Dehlinger Kremer and Victor Garcia
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Dr. Martine Dehlinger Kremer
PhD, MS Vice President of Scientific Affairs,
Pediatric Subject Matter Expert
Drug Development Solutions, ICON PLC
Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer’s expertise spans more than 30 years in the research industry, including 30 years of experience in global regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and pediatric leadership. Prior to joining ICON, she served in several executive leadership roles at global CROs, and has experience in global drug development in more than 40 countries. She has contributed to the global development of numerous products, including medicines for children, drugs for orphan diseases and biosimilars. Her vision and leader- ship extend to service with a number of professional organizations – she is an observer member of the Coordinating Group of the European Network of Pediatric Research (Enpr-EMA) at the European Medicines Agency, chair of the Pediatric Working Group and also President of the European CRO Federation (EUCROF), serves as chair of the European Forum for Good Clinical Practice (EFGCP) Children’s Medicines Working Party and Board Member of the association, and is active in the International Children’s Advisory Network (iCAN).
In 2015, Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer was named one of PharmaVOICE’s 100 Most Inspiring People in Life Sciences.
Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer earned a Doctorate in Sciences from the J. W. Goethe University in Francfort on the Main, Germany; a Diploma of Advanced Study in Neurophysiology from the University Louis-Pasteur, Strasbourg, France; and a Master of Sciences degree from University Moulin de la Housse in Reims, France.
Victor Garcia
Global VP RA, EHS, & QA Compliance Varex Imaging
Global Vice President for Medical Device & SW imaging company with subject matter expertise in regulatory policies affecting medical product classifications across global markets. Foundational experience in biopharmaceuticals, combination products, and companion diagnostics throughout their respective product lifecycles from concept to full commercialization and post market support. Chair of the Utah Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) Chapter and founding member since October 2018. Member of the BioUtah Life Sciences regulatory, compliance and quality committee supporting over 1,000 life sciences local companies to assure the needs of industry and talent pipeline are met through education, program development, and governmental policies. Over 200 international product/facility successful inspections to secure product/facility approvals, maintain regulatory compliance, and support the introduction of novel products changing the standard of care.
Lecturer for the RAPS continuing education community, University of California SD graduate program advisor, University of Utah graduate advisor & guest lecturer, life sciences industry expert for the Office of SLC Mayor and supporting mentorship of STEM programs.
University of Mary Washington Graduate, Bachelors in Biological Sciences; Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence; Clinical Laboratory Scientist license; Certified Process Excellence Six Sigma Champion; USAF Veteran of the Biomedical Services Clinical Lab Corp.