Linda Duursema

Linda Duursema has more than 30 years of experience in various roles and positions in the clinical research setting, of which, more than 14 years have been in a quality assurance position.

Linda has formal clinical research audit training, including certificates in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Auditing, Auditing Computerized Systems, and Systems Audits (British Association of Research Quality Assurance [BARQA]). She has completed a number of GCP training courses as well as various courses related to clinical research and has expert knowledge of ICH GCP; South African GCP and local legal requirements; and European, FDA and other relevant international guidelines applicable to clinical research. She is a committed, meticulous person with uncompromising attention to detail, the ability to think analytically, efficient problem-solving abilities and good interpersonal skills. She also encourages a collaborative team spirit. Linda has proficient knowledge in a wide range of therapeutic areas and is able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

A registered pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council, her academic qualifications include a BPharm (cum laude), BMedSc (Hons), MMedSc (cum laude) and Ph.D. in Pharmacology.