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As I conclude my tenure as Chair of the Women in Pharma® International Steering Committee, I reflect on a journey that has been professionally enriching and personally transformative.
Vivien Santillan
Novatek International
Regional Director, Asia
Vivien Santillan is the Regional Director for Asia and a Program Consultant at Novatek International, a Canadian life-science IT firm providing regulatory compliant software solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare industries. With over 25 years of experience in information technology and services, she has played a pivotal role in the pharmaceutical sector for the past 17 years, assisting companies in achieving regulatory compliance through technical assistance, gap analysis, and training. Vivien's notable leadership roles include serving as President of the ISPE Philippines Affiliate (2017-2020) and Chair of the ISPE Asia Pacific Council (2019-2020). She is also a Director on the ISPE International Board of Directors (2024-2026) and holds key positions in various ISPE committees, such as Chair of the GAMP® South-Asia Steering Committee and Past-Chair of the Women in Pharma® International Steering Committee. Additionally, she actively participates in several ISPE Community of Practice (COP) including the Drug Shortages Initiative Team and QC/Analytical. An accomplished resource and trainer, Vivien has addressed numerous topics for the industry and regulators including computer system validation, data integrity, digitalization and contamination control strategy. She holds a degree in Computer Applications from De La Salle University and is certified in Total Quality Management (TQM). As an active ISPE member, Vivien envisions expanding ISPE's reach, providing equitable access to relevant training and education, and strengthening its role as a valuable partner to affiliates and chapters in overcoming industry challenges.
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