Carol Schaffer

Director, Program Lead, Data Monitoring and Management

Pfizer

Carol Schaffer is a Director, Process & Development, Clinical Data Sciences department at Pfizer. She has over 30 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, starting as a research protein biochemist and moving into the Clinical Data Management discipline in 2000.  She has experience in both Early and Late Phase clinical development, both in project and people management.  Her therapeutic areas of experience are in Cardiovascular/Metabolism, Inflammation, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Rare Diseases, Ophthalmology and Vaccines. Carol has expertise in project and vendor oversight as well as global team leadership and governance.  Carol holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biology (specializing in Biotechnology) from William Paterson University.  Carol has been happily married for over 30 years and has 2 boys: 27 (also a clinical data manager) and 25 (a semi-pro soccer player) and 2 dogs (being dogs).  In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking and paddle boarding and is a coach for Special Olympics of NJ and a Young Life Capernaum Leader, a ministry for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Patrick Nadolny

VP, Data Strategy

Medidata

Patrick Nadolny has over 30 years of industry experience across pharmaceutical, device and biologics as well as technology development. He is a pragmatic leader focusing on technology, innovation, strategic planning, change management, and the setup of new capabilities. In addition to his SCDM Chair role, he leads the SCDM innovation committee, which recently released 3 reflection papers on the evolution of Clinical Data Management toward Clinical Data Science.

Shobha Muniyappa

Associate Director ,Clinical Data Management Operations

Fortrea

A highly accomplished clinical research and operations leader with over 19 years of experience across multiple therapeutic areas, contributing to trials from Phase I to Phase IV. Expert in end-to-end data management throughout the full project life cycle, with a strong track record in operational leadership. Demonstrates proficiency in project management, strategic planning, risk mitigation, process optimization, and driving operational excellence. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring successful execution of complex projects within timelines and regulatory standards. Recognized for fostering collaboration, improving efficiency, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic global environment.

Eva Martín Guerrero

Education Director
SCDM

Eva Martín is a Senior Specialist in education, business transformation, and workforce reskilling. With extensive experience in consulting and strategy, she focuses on addressing the continuous demand for upskilling and reskilling professionals across industries. 

Her work bridges business needs and learning innovation, helping organizations transform through talent development, digital education, and adaptive learning strategies. She is passionate about preparing professionals for the future of work, ensuring they acquire the skills required to thrive in rapidly changing environments. 

Previously, Eva has held senior roles in business consulting and organizational development, where she led large-scale transformation projects and collaborated with cross-industry clients to design and implement innovative learning and capability-building programs.  

Sofia Raftopoulou

Senior Clinical & Operational Business Reporting Analyst
Pfizer

Sofia is an experienced biomedical professional with a strong background in research and technology, and a passion for medical communications, public engagement, and patient advocacy.

She currently applies this blend of expertise within clinical operations, where she leverages advanced reporting and analytics of clinical data to generate impactful business insights that support better decision‑making in healthcare.

Sofia’s personal drive is rooted in a simple principle: continuously striving to be better than yesterday.

Kathleen Mascarenhas

Program Manager Clinical Data Science
ICON

Kathleen is a Program Manager in Clinical Data Science who leads complex, data‑driven programs that strengthen clinical outcomes and operational efficiency across global studies. With over 12 years of experience, she oversees end‑to‑end delivery—from strategic trial planning and cross‑functional alignment to rigorous data quality review and financial oversight.

Kathleen is passionate about transforming clinical data into actionable insights and partners closely with clinical risk managers, statisticians, site operations, and clinical leaders to ensure projects are delivered with precision. Committed to continuous learning and upskilling, she actively contributes to the SCDM Education Committee. 

Trusted as a mentor, subject‑matter expert, and escalation point, Kathleen thrives in environments where collaboration, innovation, and high‑quality execution drive success.