About me
Elena is a pharmacist by training with a master in drug safety & pharmacovigilance. She is the Chief of Staff for Global Regulatory Affairs at Bayer. Elena joined Bayer as a Regulatory Policy & Innovation Lead in 2022, a role which focused on the regulatory use and acceptance of RWD/RWE in drug development. In her current role, Elena provides direction and strategic input into the Regulatory Affairs organization, demonstrating leadership and creative mindset in key initiatives. Before joining Bayer, Elena was a Senior Manager, Scientific Programs at Drug Information Association (DIA) and engaged annually with over 500 stakeholders and volunteers from the entire healthcare ecosystem.