Zori Cheshmedzhieva,MD
About Zori Cheshmedzhieva,MD
Zori Cheshmedzhieva, MD, serves as the Vice President of Global Clinical Development at Celerion, where she oversees legal, financial, and personnel management across European offices. With extensive experience in clinical research and development, she has worked with major pharmaceutical companies and has a strong background in various therapeutic areas.
Work at Celerion
Zori Cheshmedzhieva serves as the Vice President of Global Clinical Development at Celerion since 2018. In this role, she reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for legal, financial, and people management across the company's European offices. Her leadership encompasses the oversight of clinical development initiatives and strategic planning to enhance the company's presence in the global market.
Previous Experience at IQVIA
Prior to joining Celerion, Zori Cheshmedzhieva worked at IQVIA as a Senior Director of Research & Development Solutions from 2004 to 2018. During her tenure in Vienna, Austria, she managed a team of 450 resources across 22 regulated countries in Europe. Her role involved leveraging knowledge of local legislation and employing cross-cultural communication skills to ensure effective project execution.
Educational Background
Zori Cheshmedzhieva holds a Master's Degree in Medicine from Medical University-Varna, where she studied from 1993 to 1999. Additionally, she earned a Master's Degree in Healthcare Management and Economics from the University of National and World Economy between 2004 and 2006. She also completed an Expert Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Exam for Executives at Barnett Accreditation from 2012 to 2018.
Achievements and Awards
Throughout her career, Zori Cheshmedzhieva has received multiple performance-related awards. These include Customer Service and Quality awards in 2016 and 2013, Study Database Lock Awards in 2009 and 2008, and the Clinical Research Associate of the Year Award in 2005. Her achievements reflect her commitment to excellence in clinical research and development.
Therapeutic Experience
Zori Cheshmedzhieva has extensive therapeutic experience across various fields, including Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Hematology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, Urology, and increasingly Oncology. She has successfully delivered global and regional programs for major pharmaceutical companies, contributing to advancements in these therapeutic areas.