The Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation’s Executive Office facilitates collaboration across all SCTO projects and activities, national and European partners, and key stakeholders. It oversees strategy, project coordination, and ensures sound financial and operational management, including governance and legal compliance. As the engine behind the SCTO’s daily operations, the Executive Office plays a vital role in aligning strategic goals and enabling clear, effective communication.
Managing Director
Victoria Sarraf supports the SCTO governing bodies in defining and implementing SCTO’s strategy and in ensuring compliance with governance requirements and funders’ expectations. She provides executive oversight of finance, administration and communication, as well as of the implementation of SCTO’s strategic objectives. She supports SCTO’s mission by strengthening its role as a research infrastructure of national importance and fostering structured collaboration with partner organisations across the clinical research ecosystem.
Head of Communication and Stakeholder Management
Sabine Rütti Roch helps the SCTO pursue its mission by developing and maintaining stakeholder engagement in various SCTO projects and by developing and implementing a clear and efficient communication strategy in conjunction with the communication team. In addition, she provides support with the SCTO’s strategy and governance and strives to promote the SCTO as a reference organisation for high-quality, innovative, and patient-oriented clinical research.
Scientific Affairs Manager
Laurence Chapatte supports the SCTO in matters related to its overall strategy and governance. She also manages projects associated with the national Coordination Platform for Clinical Research (CPCR) as well as other national working groups and collaborative projects. In addition to assisting with the strategic development of the SCTO, Laurence supports the SCTO Platforms as a liaison officer.
As European Correspondent, Christina Huf supports the European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (ECRIN) in the development and implementation of independent, multinational clinical trials. She is the main contact for ECRIN in Switzerland, coordinates activities and communication within the network and works closely with the SCTO on strategic issues affecting both organisations. In addition to her role in ECRIN projects, Christina supports the SCTO Platforms as Liaison Officer.
Stephanie Maissen focuses on the strategic development of the SCTO Platforms, projects in education, and projects at the national level. As one of the liaison officers for the SCTO Platforms, she provides valuable support to the network.
Scientific Affairs Coordinator
Lucia Janickova focuses on the strategic development of the SCTO Platforms, projects in education, and projects at the national level. As one of the liaison officers for the SCTO Platforms, she provides valuable support to the network.
Linda Finlayson supports the Scientific Affairs team and management with her broad range of skills. She has more than eight years of experience in clinical trials and holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Clinical Trial Management from the University Hospital Zurich. She also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Irene Desvoignes works closely with management as she oversees the SCTO’s finances and human resources. In addition, she ensures that the SCTO’s internal processes run smoothly and the appropriate structures are in place. Irene studied business administration and now applies the experience she gained in various positions within different industries to her work at the SCTO.
Fabienne Suero supports the communications team by helping revise the SCTO’s communications strategy, implementing activities, and managing patient and public involvement (PPI) projects. She is also responsible for operational communications, event planning, and event management. In addition to having worked in marketing in communications, Fabienne has prior experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
Communication Assistant & Event Manager
At the SCTO, Marina supports the communication team with administrative responsibilities and contributes to the coordination of meetings, training, and scientific events.