What career path led you to your current role, and what have been the pivotal moments along the way? My career path began in high school, where many of my friends, both male and female, discovered the importance of subjects like biochemistry, math, physics, and biology. These subjects not only shaped our understanding of the world but also played a vital role in how we saw ourselves during those formative years. I can trace my journey of self-development, pursuit of knowledge, and building confidence back to that period of my life. It was pivotal in revealing the undeniable power and advantage of knowledge for later in my career. I initially set my career path toward economics. However, after the death of a close friend, I discovered that what truly fulfills me is helping others and contributing to a lasting positive impact on people’s lives. One of my first compliance positions opened the door to the fascinating world of proteomics, where I had the opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s top experts. Working alongside engineers, scientists, and marketing experts, I realized that the convergence of different fields and knowledge is impossible without highly effective Quality and Regulatory strategies. And this is how I entered the world of Quality and Regulatory Compliance. Have you faced any obstacles in the pharmaceutical industry that you believe were tied to being a woman? While I acknowledge that there were obstacles related to being a woman, I primarily perceived these challenges through the lens of being an immigrant with an accent, rather than solely as a woman. This dual perspective may have helped me navigate those difficulties - it certainly gave me additional impetus to succeed. I vividly remember nights when I would put my children to bed, only to leave for work late on Saturday evenings to complete tasks that demanded silence and minimal interruption, sometimes until 3am the next morning. My husband and family were always there for me, and I am forever grateful for their support and encouragement. I never considered any professional challenges I encountered to be linked to my gender. But being a woman in any professional field requires careful planning and significant family support. I am fully aware of the social biases, pay disparities, and other issues that women face. It was not easy then and is far from perfect now. Nevertheless, what has consistently driven me over the years is to create positive results 38DAILY NEWS CPHI 2025 FRANKFURT DAY 1 | 28th October 2025
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