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Zane Zaleska

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I am a results-driven project leader with 10+ years of experience managing large, complex global programs in pharma and biotech, coordinating cross-functional teams across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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I am a results-driven project leader with 10+ years of experience managing large, complex global programs in pharma and biotech, coordinating cross-functional teams across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. I excel at translating clinical and manufacturing objectives into actionable plans and fostering clear communication between engineers, scientists, and stakeholders in clinical operations, medical affairs, and manufacturing technology initiatives.

I thrive in fast-paced environments that demand quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP). I enjoy mentoring teams, driving process improvements, and delivering high-impact trial outcomes. Outside work, I stay active, enjoy nature, reading, learning, and meditation.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanFluent
  • LatvianFluent
  • RussianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Life Sciences
  • Healthcare
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Other

Work experience· 7 roles

Senior Clinical Trial Manager · SixPeaks BioMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Day-to-day operations and oversight of a clinical trial set-up to ensure high quality deliverables, adherence with timelines, budget and compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines and SOPs. Co-leading the set-up of First-in-Human Phase I clinical trial in metabolic disease area. Management, oversight and monitoring of CRO and ESP deliverables and performance. Development of trial-specific plans, timelines, risk management and quality plans. Trial Master File oversight for audit/inspection readiness. Drug supply co-forecasting with CMC team. Study-related meetings leadership. Cross-functional alignment among clinical, pre-clinical, quality, CMC, vendors.

English and Science Teacher for Secondary Levels · SandgrubenFeb 2025 – May 2025 · 4 mos
Group Fitness Instructor · ProSenectuteDec 2024 – Present · 2 yrs
Global Project Manager · RocheApr 2020 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Global Trial Manager · Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Medical Affairs Operations)Mar 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Biomarker Operations Project Manager · RocheJan 2011 – Aug 2016 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Clinical Logistics Manager · NovartisFeb 2009 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

Education

Master of Science in Microbiology · International Max Planck Research School, University of Bremen, Germany2006 – 2008
Bachelor of Science in Biology · University of Latvia; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)2002 – 2005

Certifications and awards· 6

Good Clinical Practice Certification2025 – 2027
Project Management Professional (PMI PMP) license2024 – 2027
Certification in Yoga Therapy for Healthy Spine2023 – 2024
Human Centered Design for Healthcare / Creativity Coaching2021 – 2022

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