Code Of Ethics
BIOMAPAS CODE OF ETHICS is a company guide to appropriate conduct. Most of the Policies in this Code are based on laws, regulations and business, ethical and basic work rules and principles. We require all staff to comply with high standards of honesty and integrity and always act with accountability. The purpose of the Code is to set common ethical and lawful standards which must be adhered by the Company. The Code applies to all service areas of Biomapas and must be followed by all staff, which include but are not limited to members of board, employees, vendors and contractors. Read Biomapas Code of Ethics HERE.
Our Mission
To combine the strength of our expertise, experience and high quality deliverables to advance clinical development, market access and post-approval support to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries, and ultimately improve health of patients.
Biomapas is a functional and full outsourcing solution provider to the global life science industry, with key expertise in Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance. The company has significant presence across the CEE, Nordic and CIS countries thereby offering fast and reliable patient recruitment for Phase I-IV and medical device clinical trials, while regulatory and pharmacovigilance services are provided across 4 continents.
Board Members
Vidmantas Fokas has co-founded Biomapas in 2001. Before becoming Chief of the Board, Vidmantas has been leading Biomapas as a Managing Director for over 10 years. His expertise includes clinical development strategies in EU and CIS, as well as extensive knowledge in business management. As a Chief of the Board, Vidmantas oversees business development, financial and commercial operations in order to provide his input in company's growth. With substantial knowledge in pharmaceutical industry, Eastern European and CIS markets, Vidmantas has highly contributed to the expansion of Biomapas into the CIS region. Being an urologist by training, Vidmantas also holds a Doctor degree of Medicine.
Audrius Sveikata has over 20 years of experience in clinical research and regulatory affairs, holding executive positions within competent authorities, academia, pharmaceutical industry and professional associations. His expertise includes design and implementation of clinical development plans and regulatory strategies in EU. Prior to co-founding Biomapas, Audrius was Head of Clinical Assessors unit at State Medicines Control Agency of Lithuania. As a professor of pharmacology at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Audrius was involved in teaching and science with specialization in neuro-psychopharmacology. He is active as a lecturer in various life science conferences, a co-author of over 50 scientific publications.
Gytis Bendorius has joined Biomapas as a Member of the Board in 2014. Gytis has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, business management and strategic planing. Prior to joining Biomapas Board, Gytis has been holding lead positions and serving as a Commerce and Managing Director at Tamro Lithuania and Tamro Baltics (PHOENIX group company), General Manager at Neptuno Vandenys JSC, Chairman of the Board of Lithuanian Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association. At present, Gytis is a Managing Director at MediFocus JSC. Gytis is a medical doctor by training and also holds a Master degree of Management obtained at ISM University of Management and Economics.
Vilius Fokas has joined Biomapas as a Member of the Board in 2014. Vilius has more than 10 years of experience in financial management and strategy, spanning from working in the field of auditing for EY to fast paced technology companies, such as Adform. At present, Vilius is a Finance Manager Nordics at Avon Cosmetics. Vilius holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics obtained at the University of Essex.
Management Team
Open Positions
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Biomapas is looking for a Human Resources Director to join leading position and strengthen further growth and expansion of all Human Resources activities globally.
QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR
Biomapas is looking for a Quality Assurance Director to join leading position and strengthen our further development and expansion of overall company activities globally.
INTERNATIONAL QPPV
Biomapas is looking for an International QPPV to oversee a global network of local and regional QPPVs and represent the QPPV Office in the Pharmacovigilance leadership team.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROJECT MANAGER
Biomapas is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Project Manager to join our growing team and strengthen our global regulatory affairs activities.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROJECT MANAGER IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Biomapas is looking for a Local Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our global Regulatory Affairs team and strengthen our continued growth.
PHARMACOVIGILANCE SPECIALIST
Biomapas is looking for Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join our ambitious and growing team and strengthen Biomapas Pharmacovigilance activity.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
At the moment we are looking for Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team. The position is office based with flexible location in Kaunas or Vilnius offices.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROJECT MANAGER
Biomapas is looking for Regulatory Affairs Project Manager to join our ambitious and growing Regulatory Affairs team (position in Kaunas or Vilnius offices, with remote work possibility).
RECRUITMENT ASSOCIATE
Biomapas is looking for a Recruitment Associate to support the HR department. The role is perfect for those who want to experience the challenging international business environment and are keen to develop professional skills.
Our History
Code Of Ethics
BIOMAPAS CODE OF ETHICS is a company guide to appropriate conduct. Most of the Policies in this Code are based on laws, regulations and business, ethical and basic work rules and principles. We require all staff to comply with high standards of honesty and integrity and always act with accountability. The purpose of the Code is to set common ethical and lawful standards which must be adhered by the Company. The Code applies to all service areas of Biomapas and must be followed by all staff, which include but are not limited to members of board, employees, vendors and contractors. Read Biomapas Code of Ethics HERE.
Our Mission
To combine the strength of our expertise, experience and high quality deliverables to advance clinical development, market access and post-approval support to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries, and ultimately improve health of patients.
Biomapas is a functional and full outsourcing solution provider to the global life science industry, with key expertise in Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance. The company has significant presence across the CEE, Nordic and CIS countries thereby offering fast and reliable patient recruitment for Phase I-IV and medical device clinical trials, while regulatory and pharmacovigilance services are provided across 4 continents.
Board Members
Vidmantas Fokas has co-founded Biomapas in 2001. Before becoming Chief of the Board, Vidmantas has been leading Biomapas as a Managing Director for over 10 years. His expertise includes clinical development strategies in EU and CIS, as well as extensive knowledge in business management. As a Chief of the Board, Vidmantas oversees business development, financial and commercial operations in order to provide his input in company's growth. With substantial knowledge in pharmaceutical industry, Eastern European and CIS markets, Vidmantas has highly contributed to the expansion of Biomapas into the CIS region. Being an urologist by training, Vidmantas also holds a Doctor degree of Medicine.
Audrius Sveikata has over 20 years of experience in clinical research and regulatory affairs, holding executive positions within competent authorities, academia, pharmaceutical industry and professional associations. His expertise includes design and implementation of clinical development plans and regulatory strategies in EU. Prior to co-founding CRO Biomapas, Audrius was Head of Clinical Assessors unit at State Medicines Control Agency of Lithuania. As a professor of pharmacology at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Audrius was involved in teaching and science with specialization in neuro-psychopharmacology. He is active as a lecturer in various life science conferences, a co-author of over 50 scientific publications.
Gytis Bendorius has joined Biomapas as a Member of the Board in 2014. Gytis has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, business management and strategic planing. Prior to joining Biomapas Board, Gytis has been holding lead positions and serving as a Commerce and Managing Director at Tamro Lithuania and Tamro Baltics (PHOENIX group company), General Manager at Neptuno Vandenys JSC, Chairman of the Board of Lithuanian Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association. At present, Gytis is a Managing Director at MediFocus JSC. Gytis is a medical doctor by training and also holds a Master degree of Management obtained at ISM University of Management and Economics.
Vilius Fokas has joined Biomapas as a Member of the Board in 2014. Vilius has more than 10 years of experience in financial management and strategy, spanning from working in the field of auditing for EY to fast paced technology companies, such as Adform. At present, Vilius is a Finance Manager Nordics at Avon Cosmetics. Vilius holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics obtained at the University of Essex.
Management Team
Audrius Sveikata has over 20 years of experience in clinical research and regulatory affairs, holding executive positions within competent authorities, academia, pharmaceutical industry and professional associations. His expertise includes design and implementation of clinical development plans and regulatory strategies in EU. Prior to co-founding CRO Biomapas, Audrius was Head of Clinical Assessors unit at State Medicines Control Agency of Lithuania. As a professor of pharmacology at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Audrius was involved in teaching and science with specialization in neuro-psychopharmacology. He is active as a lecturer in various life science conferences, a co-author of over 50 scientific publications.
Juozas is a Chief Operating Officer in Biomapas and is overall responsible for company's growth, execution and management of all operational departments and activities. He has successful track of records in managing business at the strategic level in various industries, such as insurance, logistics, utility with thorough experience in expanding and developing business in the Baltics, Russia, CEE.
Juozas holds MA degree of Economic from Vilnius University, graduated Leadership Development Program supported by RSA Insurance Group (London) and went through numerous business trainings.
Sebastien Duval has over 20 years of experience in the life science industry. Sebastien Duval graduated from the University of Poitiers with a specialization in Pharmacology and HEC Paris International Business school with an MBA degree. Since 2000 he started to work in the life science industry concentrating on business development and management of clinical drug development. As a business development professional, Sebastien Duval has in-depth experience in pre-clinical, bioanalytical, clinical Phase I and Phases II-IV trials within pharma and biotech companies. Before joining Biomapas, Sebastien was acting as VP Sales Account Management at IQVIA, and further back in his career working as VP Business Development at Synteract, Executive Director, Global Head of Clinical Phase II-IV Business Development at QPS and as VP European Business Development at Premier Research.
Filip Risteski is a finance professional who has diverse experience throughout his career. He was working in a professional services company as a senior manager for 11 years while providing assurance and advisory business services in different sectors such as financial, public, insurance, transport, retail, manufacturing, oil & gas, pharma and others. Filip’s professional experience extends to leading multi-country projects involving BIG4 Companies not only in the Baltics but also the East, North, Central zones of Europe and also the UK and the US.
In addition to audit and finance expertise, Filip has experience in different fields such as recruitment, employee learning & development, lecturing on various finance-related topics, business valuation, tax & legal compliance, business development and resource management. Filip holds a degree in Business Administration, has ACCA accreditation since 2004 and is fluent in even in 5 languages!
Egidija Pauriene, MD, manages and ensures the quality systems. She helps guide the integration of the corporate strategies of Biomapas Group related to GxP Quality Assurance, regulatory compliance, including Good Pharmacovigilance Practice and ISO 9001:2015 standards. She has conducted and supervised GxP audits, as well as audits to CROs, and Suppliers. Edigija is a member of Research Quality Assurance, Investigator GCP trainer, Member of Society of Infectologist.
Regina Auskalniene is a Medical Doctor, cardiologist. She has over 13 years experience in Clinical Research gained in the world-largest CRO IQVIA working in different roles like Line Manager for CRAs and CTAs in the Baltic region, Sub-regional Lead for Europe for the Large Scale Functional Resourcing leading Managers in many European countries and having direct interface with the business partners- major global pharma companies, member of IQVIA Global Functional resourcing Leadership team. In the last role as a Global Operational Excellence Lead Regina was responsible for the global operational processes. Beyond the responsibilities of her professional roles, Regina was a member of IQVIA Women Inspired Network, member of the IQVIA Training Board, Mentor for the junior colleagues in South Africa, Balkans, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Nordics and was a Mentee of several IQVIA executives, has participated in many initiatives within IQVIA and in partnership with pharma companies. Since Apr 2018 in CRO Biomapas Regina is leading Clinical Operations department, overseeing Clinical Monitoring, Project Management and Start-up activities in the region.
Olga Bernardova has over a decade of regulatory affairs experience, since 2005, she works in the life science industry concentrating on regulatory affairs and management of the life cycle for medicinal products. As a proven leader in regulatory affairs, Olga Bernardova has in-depth experience at regional and international level regulatory activities guidance and implementation. Before joining Biomapas, she was acting as Associate Director for Europe at ProductLife Group, and further back in her career working as Coordinator for Central Europe and the Baltics at Kohne Pharma, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance Manager at Lundbeck, Associate Regulatory Affairs Manager at Gilead Sciences, Junior Regulatory Manager at Bayer and as Regulatory Affairs Officer at UMC.
Martijn van de Leur has over a decade of experience in pharmacovigilance and drug safety field. Martijn van de Leur graduated from RadBoud University with a specialization in Pathobiology and Oncology. Since 2005, he started to work in the life science industry concentrating in pharmacovigilance area. As a senior leader in pharmacovigilance and experienced (Deputy) EU QPPV, Martijn has a broad network within the industry and is a known industry speaker with excellent experience in drug safety. Before joining Biomapas, he was acting as Global Head of Drug Safety at Vifor Pharma, and further back in his career working as Pharmacovigilance Lead at Merck.
Indre Dryziene has a strong expertise in Clinical Trials, with over 12 years of experience in the CRO setting and management of clinical research activities across the European and CIS markets. As an experienced business professional, Indre was involved in the business development and strategic management of Biomapas. Over the last 10 years she held various positions, such as a Managing Director and Member of the Board. Indre holds a Master Degree in Business Information Technologies. On the top of it she is certified in Strategic Management and Marketing Strategy from ISM University of Management and Economics.
Ramune Rukiene joined Biomapas as Director Regulatory Affairs to further strengthen continued growth and geographic extension of Biomapas. Ramune graduated from Vilnius University with a speciality in Microbiology. Since 1999, she works in the regulatory affairs area. Ramune Rukienė is a regulatory professional with 20 years of experience in the regulation of biosimilars and biologics. Before joining Biomapas, Ramune was working in Teva as Global Regulatory Lead for biosimilar drug product and Global CMC Regulatory Lead for another biological product. Along with these activities, Ramune was Head of Regulatory Affairs at Sicor Biotech Vilnius manufacturing site for biotech products, where she supported manufacturing operations with regulatory supervision and was developing a strategy for CMC submissions. Moreover, Ramune has 10 years of experience working in R&D in the area of biotechnology, leading biosynthesis of rDNA technology-based protein products. Her professional expertise extends to leading MAAs in EU, Japan, Australia, Canada and the US.
Being a Pharmacist by training, Egle Pavyde has continued her studies as a PhD candidate in stem cell research. She is a co-author of 5 scientific publications. After working for 7 years in scientific research and 3 years in academia, Egle took a great opportunity to join CRO Biomapas as a lead in Regulatory Affairs Department. Managing personnel and a number of different complexity projects, she has gained a valuable experience from the operational side. At the same time Egle was responsible for business development of Regulatory Affairs Department. Anticipating to be more involved in company’s expansion, strategic planning and decision making, Egle has been transferred to Business Development Department, becoming responsible for BD activities of all 3 operational departments of Biomapas.
Oleg Kungurtsev joined Biomapas as Manager Clinical Operations in Ukraine office. He has over 17 years of experience in the Clinical Research industry. Oleg has started as a CRA at mid-size CRO and rapidly moved to a Project Manager position. Before joining Biomapas Oleg worked for a Global CRO, ICON, as a Senior Clinical Trial Manager for Clinical Operations Team. Oleg has graduated from St. Petersburg Medical Institute of Hygiene and Sanitation, qualified as a Medical Doctor.
Ioseb Qureli as Country Manager/Director of CRO Biomapas office in Georgia is responsible for the operational processes and team management. He has over 30 years of experience in medicine, science and clinical research. Ioseb held different scientific positions in Scientific Research Institution, also performed administrative tasks as a Head of Pathomorphological Department and as a Head of the Center of Clinical Diagnostics. At the same time, he worked as the associated professor in several medical universities and colleges in Georgia. Ioseb is a co-author of 12 scientific publications. He is a clinical research expert with over 10 years of experience in the field. His main activities include study start-up management, regulatory affairs of clinical trials, site selection and clinical monitoring, GCP and local regulation advise, negotiation with vendors, staff management. Ioseb is a medical doctor by training and holds a PhD in the field of pathology.
Open Positions
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Biomapas is looking for a Human Resources Director to join leading position and strengthen further growth and expansion of all Human Resources activities globally.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR
Biomapas is looking for a Quality Assurance Director to join leading position and strengthen our further development and expansion of overall company activities globally.
More InfoContact Us
INTERNATIONAL QPPV
Biomapas is looking for an International QPPV to oversee a global network of local and regional QPPVs and represent the QPPV Office in the Pharmacovigilance leadership team.
More InfoContact Us
REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROJECT MANAGER
Biomapas is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Project Manager to join our growing team and strengthen our global regulatory affairs activities.
More InfoContact Us
REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROJECT MANAGER IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Biomapas is looking for a Local Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our global Regulatory Affairs team and strengthen our continued growth.
More InfoContact Us
PHARMACOVIGILANCE SPECIALIST
Biomapas is looking for Pharmacovigilance Specialist to join our ambitious and growing team and strengthen Biomapas Pharmacovigilance activity.
More InfoContact Us
REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
At the moment we are looking for Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team. The position is office based with flexible location in Kaunas or Vilnius offices.
More InfoContact Us
REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROJECT MANAGER
Biomapas is looking for Regulatory Affairs Project Manager to join our ambitious and growing Regulatory Affairs team (position in Kaunas or Vilnius offices, with remote work possibility).
More InfoContact Us
RECRUITMENT ASSOCIATE
Biomapas is looking for a Recruitment Associate to support the HR department. The role is perfect for those who want to experience the challenging international business environment and are keen to develop professional skills.
More InfoContact Us
