TFS International has appointed Dr Suzanne Pavon as executive vice president, Quality Assurance. Dr Pavon is an entrepreneurial, quality focused, senior executive with over 20 years’ global experience in the CRO, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Her most recent role was with Piramal Critical Care as Global Quality Director, and was responsible for the quality management and compliance in more than 113 countries and 83 business partners.

“We are delighted to welcome Suzanne into our TFS family where she will lead our quality assurance and compliance activities,” said Dr János Filakovský, chief executive officer. “Suzanne has over 20 years’ experience in global, cross-functional, cross-geographic Pharmaceutical Product Development. She brings with her a dynamism and leadership style that will have a significantly positive impact at TFS.”

Dr Suzanne Pavon said, “I am extremely thrilled to be joining TFS International, one of the leading, mid-size global CROs. I will be responsible to safeguard the company’s compliance and risk and will be committed to ensuring the highest quality in our services and projects whilst having patients and customers in mind. I was inspired from the moment I met the TFS Board, János and the Executive Committee, and they made me want to become part of this highly professional and dynamic team, and the exciting journey they have started.”