DATA INTEGRITY

Around 2010, there were a worrying number of publications about poor reproducibility of results in preclinical research. At the same time, the company increasingly invested in external innovation. Therefore, a Research & Development (R&D)-wide project called DDI (Discovery Data Integrity) was initiated to strive for leadership in setting data quality standards for internal and external research. This project involved multiple work streams, addressed both process and cultural aspects, and was approached as a close collaboration between scientists and quality professionals to maintain the balance between the vital creative spirit of the R&D organization and the thorough and accurate documentation required.

Christel has played a key role in achieving and maximizing success for the DDI project. She has a unique set of skills that allows her to involve people in change projects and make steady and structured progress, even in a very complex environment. Her enthusiasm and communication skills stand out; both written and verbal, she combines professionalism and creativity in a balanced way. Furthermore, she has strong determination, a “can-do" mentality and resilience. She approaches challenges and complex matter in a structured and step-by-step manner, taking into account both cultural and process aspects.

Anja Gilis, Director of Nonclinical Compliance, DPDS @ J&J Innovative Medicine