Hannelie Carstens is an experienced medical writer and quality assurance professional with a strong background in clinical quality management and compliance. Currently serving as Medical Writer II at MMS since December 2020, Hannelie has previously held roles as an independent consultant in clinical quality assurance and scientific writing. Notable past positions include Senior Director of Quality Management and Compliance at the International Partnership for Microbicides, where responsibilities encompassed strategic oversight of quality management, process development, and compliance with GCP standards. Hannelie's extensive experience is supported by advanced degrees in Physics, including a PhD from the University of South Africa.