Dr Seema Jaitly, Owner

Dr Seema Jaitly qualified in Medicine from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1992 and worked in hospital medicine for four years. She has worked in the pharma industry for over 18 years at CROs and companies spanning clinical research, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance and the EU QPPV role. In 2010 she founded Essjay Solutions to offer pharmacovigilance services, consultancy and contracting services.

She is currently studying for an MSc in epidemiology with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Seema has also been proudly elected as a Fellow of the Faculty for Pharmaceutical Medicine in recognition of her contribution to pharmaceutical medicine.

Sabita Mukherjee, Chief Operating Officer

With over 30 years of leadership experience spanning financial services, consulting, and technology, Sabita Mukherjee brings a wealth of expertise to his role as COO of Essjay Solutions Ltd. He has been instrumental in driving strategic and operational excellence where his responsibilities include implementing efficient business strategies, overseeing daily operations, ensuring governance and compliance, and spearheading innovation through AI integration.

Prior to Essjay Solutions Ltd, Sabita held senior leadership roles in renowned organisations such as MUFG Bank Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services, UBS Wealth Management, JP Morgan Chase, Coutts & Co, and NatWest Markets. His career highlights include leading complex IT change portfolios, implementing governance frameworks, and restructuring operational models to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Sabita is also highly skilled in building and motivating diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across global locations.

A graduate of University College London with a BSc (Hons) in Physics with Electronics and Computing, Sabita combines technical acumen with strategic insight. His career is marked by a proven track record in delivering business-critical initiatives, fostering innovation, and creating value in dynamic and challenging environments.

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Ashna Vora, PV Associate

Ashna is a recent pharmacovigilance professional with an academic and research background in chemistry. She recently completed her Master of Research in Chemistry, during which she conducted innovative research on the use of nanogels for targeted drug delivery, focusing on the interaction of fibroblast cells with multi-layered microgels. This research highlights the ability to combine advanced materials science with pharmaceutical applications.

Currently, as a Pharmacovigilance Associate, she assists in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) by implementing areas identified for improvement and assisting with initiatives to optimise quality processes. Her role includes assisting with the risk management processes, preparing root cause analyses, and with the team facilitating corrective and preventive actions for non-conformities.

Ashna has recently completed training with the DIA, earning certifications in Excellence in Pharmacovigilance and Quality Management Systems, with a particular focus on Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP). This training has further strengthened her ability to align pharmacovigilance activities with regulatory requirements, ensuring patient safety and compliance throughout the drug development lifecycle.

Ben Coppock, PV Administrator

Ben is a Pharmacovigilance Administrator at Essjay Solutions Ltd, with an undergraduate degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Manchester.

During his studies, he developed a keen interest in drug safety and clinical research, particularly around the interaction of medications with physiological systems and the regulatory processes behind clinical trials. This prompted his interest in Pharmacovigilance, a field where he would be able to contribute to the ongoing assessment of drug safety and efficacy.

Furthermore, working with Essjay has strengthened his understanding of this crucial process, allowing him to directly engage with the procedures that ensure patient safety.

Ilona Gyulai, Office Manager

After 15 years working in childcare, Ilona has shifted her organizational skills into an office environment, and now is providing responsible and supportive help in the administrative needs of the Managing Director and her team, and by also ensuring the smooth running of the office.

Michelle Parkes, Marketing and PR

Michelle has over 20 years of experience in marketing, with a strong background in developing and delivering communications within highly regulated industries. At Essjay Solutions, Michelle oversees all marketing and PR activities, from strategic planning to execution.

She manages a dynamic webinar programme and ensures the company maintains a strong presence in the pharmacovigilance sector through regular, insightful articles and thought leadership pieces.

Her extensive experience and attention to detail help position Essjay Solutions as a trusted voice within the industry.