Nick Rodopoulos
About Nick Rodopoulos
Nick Rodopoulos serves as the Global GXP QA Manager at MeiraGTx, where he has developed expertise in gene therapy clinical studies and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. He has a diverse background in quality assurance and research, having held various positions at notable companies such as Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and Merck.
Current Role at MeiraGTx
Nick Rodopoulos serves as the Global GXP QA Manager at MeiraGTx, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he operates globally to ensure that clinical studies adhere to local regulatory requirements. He leads and performs third-party audits that support clinical operations related to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GPvP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Additionally, he is responsible for analyzing clinical quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and data to identify potential trends and risks, producing compliance metrics for senior leadership.
Education and Expertise
Nick Rodopoulos studied at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Analytical Chemistry from 2000 to 2001. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Chemistry with Biochemistry from the same university, completed between 1995 and 1999. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in gene therapy clinical studies, which he has developed and established at MeiraGTx.
Professional Background
Nick Rodopoulos has a diverse professional background in quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical and clinical research industries. He began his career as a Research Scientist at Procter & Gamble in 1997, later working at various organizations including Huntingdon Life Sciences as a GLP Auditor, and Johnson & Johnson as a Senior Specialist in R&D Quality Assurance. His previous roles include QA Manager at ORION Clinical Services and Senior Quality Assurance Manager at ZigZag Associates Ltd.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Nick Rodopoulos held several positions that contributed to his extensive experience in quality assurance. He worked as an Auditor II at PAREXEL and as a Senior Auditor at Allergan. He also served as a Stability Analyst at both Merck and GlaxoSmithKline. His experience spans over two decades, during which he has developed a strong foundation in regulatory compliance and quality assurance practices across multiple organizations.