EORTC HQ Directors

  • EORTC CEO

    Denis Lacombe

    Dr. Denis Lacombe is involved in the coordination and administration of all EORTC activities to promote EORTC as a major European organisation in cancer clinical and translational research. He is responsible for scientific and public policy activities, developing and implementing medium-term strategies as defined by the EORTC Board, and internal and external communications.

    Biography
  • Chief Medical Officer

    Vassilis Golfinopoulos

    Dr. Vassilis Golfinopoulos oversees the daily operation of the EORTC Headquarters. His tasks include developing and implementing the scientific strategy, and supporting organisational initiatives.

    Biography
  • Scientific Director

    Saskia Litière

    Saskia Litière oversees operational and methodological aspects of conducting EORTC’s international clinical studies, including the Statistics, Information Technology and Data Management departments.

  • Chief financial officer

    Christian Brunet

    As Chief Financial Officer, Christian Brunet is head of the Accounting & Finance and Contracts & Budget departments, and supervises finance-related processes within EORTC.

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  • Operations Director

    Larissa Polders

    Larissa Polders oversees the operational aspects of conducting our clinical research activities as appropriately and efficiently as possible. By supervising and supporting the heads of clinical operations, data management, monitoring, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs, in leading their respective departments.

    Biography
  • Project Director

    Marie-Sophie Robert

    Marie-Sophie Robert is the project director overseeing the planning and execution of the EORTC portfolio of clinical trial and research projects.

    Biography