Maxim is an independent international GCP auditor and trainer with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and clinical industry across Europe, Africa, and CIS regions. A certified MRQA and SQA expert, he combines a medical background with quality management experience. He specializes in GCP audits, FDA & EMA inspection preparation (including mock inspections), and develops Quality Management Systems (QMS) for sponsors and CROs. His practical, audit-based approach forms the foundation of THE QARP's training programmes.

Retha is a highly qualified clinical research consultant and auditor with a deep academic foundation in ethics, holding two Master's degrees in Medical Law & Ethics and Applied Ethics. As the first author of publications and a book on Informed Consent, she brings focused expertise on the webinar's core topic. As the first author of publications and a book on Informed Consent, she brings focused expertise on the webinar's core topic. Her career spans senior international clinical operations and quality assurance management across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, complemented by extensive experience developing and facilitating accredited training. She has been conducting compliance audits of international clinical trials since 2008.