CEO & Founder
Vlad is the founder and CEO of Cromos Pharma. He studied at Yale and Brown Universities and received his postgraduate training at the University of Rochester where he was also elected to a chief medical resident position. As a director at Boehringer Ingelheim he led late-stage development of a leading cardiology product. Vlad has been involved in the drug development cycle for over 20 years, from basic discovery research to clinical trial design and execution. He is an author of over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals, textbook chapters, and textbooks.
Since our establishment in 2004, we have fine-tuned our business model to reflect validated best practices from the most highly regulated venues, which we have carefully tailored to suit local environments. We are proud of our project managers, most with terminal medical degrees, because they not only adhere flawlessly to study protocols, but appreciate the science behind them.
At Cromos™ Pharma we cannot think of a more rewarding job than that of accelerating development of new medicines that help improve and save patients’ lives. We have built an honest and hard-working CRO with a very simple philosophy – our social and business responsibility is to conduct ethical and high quality clinical trials while ensuring the safety of every patient and the integrity of medical data.
Chief Operating Officer
Stephanie joined Cromos Pharma in 2017. She is responsible for global operations, spanning the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. She has 35-years of experience in pharmaceutical drug development, ranging from M&A and portfolio management to biomanufacturing and clinical research. Stephanie co-founded the world’s first CMO for therapeutic protein drugs, primarily monoclonal antibodies. For the past 20 years, she has been in top operations management for three global CROs.
Chief Administrative Officer
Vladimir has been with Cromos Pharma since 2010. He started his career in clinical research as a principal investigator, then worked in various operational roles at global CROs before transitioning to a Director of Business Development position at one of the largest regional CROs. He has an MD degree, postgraduate training in Clinical Microbiology from Queen Mary University of London, and a PhD in clinical pharmacology.
Country Head Hungary
Zsolt is a clinical research professional with 15+ years of experience across numerous therapeutic areas. He previously worked with leading international pharmaceutical companies and in the CRO sector. Dedicated and detail-driven, he has successfully managed clinical trials for Cromos Pharma in his home country of Hungary for several years. He provides operational support with key IT developments and contribute to the strategic development of the Central European operations. Zsolt is a medical doctor and has an MBA degree.
Business Development Director US
Nicole joined Cromos Pharma in April 2021 and has 5 years of experience in the field of clinical research. She also worked in the physical therapy sector for 7 years as a supervisor. Nicole has provided business development services for international and niche CRO’s, imaging core labs, PV, and data management companies, as well as CDMO’s. Nicole has a BA in Biology and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Country Head Georgia
Tsira is one of our most experienced and committed team members, consistently delivering high-quality results for our clients. Tsira is a qualified doctor and practiced medicine for several years in Georgia and qualified as a cardiologist in 1994. She possesses several additional qualifications including Hospital and Health Care Administration and Management. She is also an Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Auditor.
Country Head Poland
Agnieszka Milewska-Kranc, eMBA, is a seasoned professional with over 18 years of expertise in Clinical Operations. Her distinguished career includes leadership roles such as Country Head of the Clinical Department at Novo Nordisk Pharma Sp.z o.o., overseeing Global Project Management in both small and large CROs, and managing Clinical & Regulatory Affairs in start-up companies specializing in medical devices. With a solid educational foundation in biotechnology and ongoing PhD studies, Agnieszka’s knowledge base is both deep and diverse. Her extensive experience spans all phases of clinical projects, encompassing IMPs, medical devices, and radioisotopes. Agnieszka’s exceptional coordination skills have been showcased across various geographic regions, including Poland, Eastern and Western Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating her leadership capabilities in the global clinical landscape.
Country Head Türkiye
Seniz Sagol Tuysuz brings over 22 years of expertise in Clinical Operations, with a comprehensive background in Global Project Management, Country Management, and Line Management across diverse functions. A pharmacist by education, Seniz has held pivotal roles such as Head of Global Project Management, Head of Study Start-up, and Head of Clinical Operations in both global and regional CROs. Her extensive experience spans all phases of clinical projects, showcasing adept coordination across diverse geographic regions, including Türkiye, Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North and South America, demonstrating her leadership prowess in the global clinical landscape.
Country Head Ukraine
Viktor is a medical doctor and has over 17 years of experience managing all aspects of clinical trials in a wide range of therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, cardiology, and dermatology. He has built his career in clinical research starting out as a CRA and progressing to a leading Project Manager position. He manages a highly successful dedicated clinical team which consistently delivers, particularly for hard to recruit clinical studies.
