Richmond is pleased to announce the promotions of Dr Matej Goricar and Dr Amir Majid to senior roles within the Medical Directorate as Associate Medical Directors. These advancements reflect their exceptional contributions, expertise, and commitment to advancing clinical research.

Dr Matej Goricar joined Richmond in 2022 and with previous experience in pharmacogenomics and clinical trials, has played a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities in precision medicine. He holds a MD from the University of Ljubljana and has been instrumental in leading early-phase, genome-editing, and rare disease clinical trials, enhancing Richmond's research portfolio.

Dr Amir Majid, with his experience in anaesthesia and clinical pharmacology, has significantly contributed to Richmond Pharmacology's success in early-phase and complex trials. As a dynamic leader, he has driven excellence across multiple therapeutic areas and demonstrated unwavering commitment to volunteer safety and trial integrity.

Dr Goricar commented: "I am honoured to step into this new role at Richmond Pharmacology. I look forward to working closely with our teams to further develop our innovative approach to clinical trials, ensuring we remain at the forefront of early-phase research."

Dr Majid added: "I am excited to take on this leadership role and contribute to the continuous improvement of our research and operations. Together, we will build on Richmond's strong foundation to deliver exceptional results for our trial sponsors and participants."

Chief Medical Director Dr Ulrike Lorch remarked: "The promotions of Dr Goricar and Dr Majid underscore Richmond’s commitment to recognising and cultivating talent within our organisation. Both have shown exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing clinical trial methodologies, and I look forward to their continued contributions."

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