Optimized and integrated Decentralized Clinical Trials put the patient experience first 

Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) have made it to the mainstream in our ever-evolving world. Yet, for the development of novel therapies that target complex and rare diseases designed for narrowly defined patient populations, DCTs are largely considered difficult to conduct given the many logistical and data challenges. 

What You Can Expect with Veristat as Your Partner

Our teams are committed to guiding you through successful clinical trial and regulatory submission processes and onto your therapy's commercial success. Let’s talk about how we can help you overcome your challenges and reach your milestones.

Meet with Shaheen Limbada, Executive Vice President, Innovation and Strategy

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Executive Vice President, Innovation and Strategy

Shaheen Limbada is the Executive Vice President of Innovation and Strategy of Veristat. In this role, Shaheen oversees identifying and building strategic, innovative solutions to advance the clinical development goals of our clients. With over 22 years of experience running clinical trials, he excels in innovative clinical trial solutions, clinical trial execution, business strategy and business growth. He will initially be focused on applying his skills to enhance and build Veristat's pharmacovigilance, commercialization, and decentralized clinical trial solutions.

Shaheen spent four years as the Executive Vice President of Global Clinical Operations at Veristat, where he fully integrated new processes for adopting digital and virtual components to improve the patient experience of participating in clinical trials. He joined Veristat through the acquisition of Topstone Research, a Canadian-based CRO he co-founded, and held the position of Managing Director. Before Topstone, he worked in clinical operations, project management, and leadership roles at various clinical research organizations (CROs) and pharmaceutical firms, including Leo Pharma, Cetero Research, and AstraZeneca.

Mr. Limbada graduated from the University of Toronto and quickly began his career in clinical trials with AstraZeneca Canada Inc.