Candidate for Director

Anatoly Gorkun, MD, PhD, Chartered MCIPD

Associate Director
Project Management, Cardio-Vascular & General Medicine
ThermoFisher Scientific, Clinical Research Group
Cambridge, UK

Other Positions:

Senior Manager, Clinical Operations, PPD, 2017 – 2021
Senior Manager, Training and Standards, MedImmune/AstraZeneca, 2009 – 2016
Global Project Manager, PSI CRO, 2004 – 2009
Senior Clinical Research Associate, PSI CRO, 1997 – 2004
Quality Assurance Manager, NeoPharm, 1994 – 1997

Academic and Professional Degrees/Certifications:

Diploma, Human Resource Development, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 2015
Chartered Member, CIPD, 2015
Certificate, Learning and Development Practice, CIPD, 2012
PhD, Pathologic Physiology and Hematology, Research Institute of Hematology and Transfusiology, 1990
MD, Preventive Medicine, North-Western State Medical University, 1983

SOCRA Activities and Positions Held:

Member, Item Writing Committee, 2021 – Current
Member, Annual Conference Program Committee, 2013 – Current
Moderator, Training Track, Annual Conference 2013 – Current
Speaker, Annual Conference, 2005 - Current
Member, 2005 - Current

Vision Statement

SOCRA has given me a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives through support and development of clinical research professionals. Since 2005 I am proud to have been able to provide consistent contribution as an Annual Conference Program Committee member and speaker, Item Writing Committee member, as well as the Training Track moderator.

As a member of the Board of Directors, I will continue to promote training and development of clinical research professionals, taking it to a higher level by prioritizing the enhancement of soft skills, knowledge of regulations and ethics, empowering and inspiring individuals, and fostering the growth of cohesive teams.

I strongly believe that happy teams are productive teams, and thus, I will strive to instill values, such as supportive and friendly working environment, proactive and critical thinking, resilience, communication and management skills, cross-functional and international collaboration, quality, and innovations in our programs and initiatives.

I am deeply grateful for the honor to be nominated to the SOCRA Board of Directors. I will continue to serve SOCRA and the research community with dedication. My expertise and experience in clinical monitoring, quality assurance, project management, training and coaching, people management and leadership in the United States and multinational global settings will be instrumental in helping me to achieve the goals and to drive positive outcomes – together with you all!