Low data variability

Our core ECG laboratory provides a centralised system for all our studies. High precision ECG acquisition in our clinic provides meaningful ECG analysis with a smaller sample size, making us the ideal choice for the integration of cardiac safety in FIH and MAD studies.

We are a leading publisher in cardiology and have publicly accessible credentials. We are proud of our integrity, our professional growth and experience in this field.

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Exceptional ECG generation

We undertake and analyse several cardiological assessments using state-of-the-art equipment to understand and explain abnormal ECG data obtained during a clinical study of a new chemical entity.

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Experts in cardiac safety

Richmond Pharmacology’s Core ECG Laboratory team are based within St George’s Hospital Medical School, London and are made up of highly experienced cardiologists headed by Professor John Camm, a key opinion leader in TQT Trials.

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Leadership &
Scientific Expertise

Partner with Richmond Pharmacology and gain direct access to experienced leaders, renowned scientific experts and specialist advisors who help accelerate the development of innovative medicines.

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Our Leadership Team

Richmond Pharmacology is led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists and business leaders united by a common goal: delivering faster answers for sponsors and better outcomes for patients. Our leadership combines scientific excellence, operational expertise and commercial insight to advance innovative medicines from early development through to clinical proof of concept.

Our teams operate to the highest standards of quality, compliance and participant safety. Continuous professional development and robust governance ensure that every study benefits from experienced oversight and operational excellence.

Beyond our core leadership team, Richmond works closely with internationally recognised scientific advisors, clinicians and academic collaborators who provide specialist expertise across a broad range of therapeutic areas and emerging technologies.

Executive Committee

Our Executive Committee sets the strategic direction of Richmond Pharmacology, overseeing scientific innovation, clinical excellence, operational delivery, technology and business growth. Together, they ensure Richmond remains at the forefront of early-phase clinical research.

Dr Jorg Taubel

Executive Chairman and Co-Founder

Dr Jorg Taubel is a medical practitioner and Executive Chairman of Richmond Pharmacology which he co-founded in 2001.

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Dr Ulrike Lorch

Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder

Dr Ulrike Lorch co-founded Richmond Pharmacology in 2001. She is the Chief Operating Officer and a Principal Investigator for early phase clinical trials.

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Kemal Rajabally

Chief Financial Officer

Leads Richmond Pharmacology's financial strategy and operations, while overseeing facilities management, London Bridge Healthcare Centre and Clinical Physiology services to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

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John Hotti

Chief Technology Officer

John is a technology leader with over 35 years of experience driving digital transformation, cybersecurity, data strategy and AI adoption across regulated industries, helping organisations build secure, scalable and innovative technology platforms.

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Bhavesh Ganesh

Chief People Officer

Leading people, culture, organisation, and transformation to build a company people are proud to work for and with.

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James Rickard

Chief Scientific Officer (Richmond Research Institute)

Passionate about the development of new therapies for patients with limited options, including development of new analytical techniques, Biomarker development to aid accurate assessment of outcomes and harness big data to identify patient populations in need.

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Dr Jorg Taubel MD, FFPM, FESC
CEO and Founder

Dr Jorg Taubel is a medical practitioner and CEO of Richmond Pharmacology which he co-founded in 2001.

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Dr Ulrike Lorch MD, FRCA, FFPM
Chief Medical Director and Founder

Dr Ulrike Lorch is a co-founder and Chief Medical Director of Richmond Pharmacology and Director of Human Pharmacology at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine.

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Samarjit Singh BSC, MSc
Director of Clinical Operations

Samarjit has been part of the Richmond Pharmacology team over 16 years, during which he held several positions, including his current role as Director of Clinical Operations.

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Dilshat Djumanov MPhil, PhD
Director of Data Science

Dilshat has an in depth knowledge of data management and data analysis for adaptive clinical trials and QTc studies.

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Emma Akuffo BSC, PhD, MBA
Director of Study Management

Emma oversees the Study Management, Advanced Research Science and Quality Assurance teams at Richmond Pharmacology.

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Sandra Johnson BSC
Director of Commercial Project Management

Bringing over 20 years of experience in the life science sector, including at Roche and Novartis, Sandra has an extensive understanding of clinical trials.

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Senior Leadership Team

Our Senior Leadership team lead specialist functions across Richmond Pharmacology, translating strategy into operational excellence. Their expertise ensures the successful delivery of high-quality clinical research programmes while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, quality and compliance.

Dr Daniel Chapple

Commercial Director

Daniel is a commercial leader with more than 25 years of experience in clinical research and life sciences, dedicated to building strategic partnerships and expanding access to innovative, patient-centred clinical research.

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Patrick Ramiah

Director of Clinical Project Delivery and Operational Excellence

Leads clinical project delivery and operational excellence at Richmond Pharmacology, embedding continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma principles and high-performing processes that support the delivery of quality clinical research.

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Dr Lisa Campbell

Director of Regulatory Strategy & Pharmacovigilance

As a former MHRA regulator, Lisa oversees Regulatory Strategy, Medical Writing and Pharmacovigilance Teams and chairs our Expert Regulatory Advisory Board to ensure delivery of high-quality, derisked and regulatory compliant clinical development.

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Dr Edward Jackson

Medical Director

Leads Richmond Pharmacology's non-interventional studies, driving the development of real-world evidence capabilities and applying AI-enabled approaches to generate high-quality clinical insights.

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Dr Tom Ashdown

Medical Director

Provides medical leadership across early-phase clinical trials, supporting the safe delivery of innovative therapies including gene editing, RNA-targeted medicines and first-in-human studies.

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Dr Matej Goricar

Medical Director

Leads one of Richmond Pharmacology's interventional study teams, delivering innovative early- and late-phase clinical trials across advanced therapies and a broad range of therapeutic areas.

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Dr Priscilla Ochuba

Associate Medical Director

Priscilla provides medical leadership across Richmond Pharmacology's early-phase clinical trials, ensuring participant safety, clinical excellence and the successful delivery of innovative research.

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Dr Jorg Taubel MD, FFPM, FESC
CEO and Founder

Dr Jorg Taubel is a medical practitioner and CEO of Richmond Pharmacology which he co-founded in 2001.

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Dr Ulrike Lorch MD, FRCA, FFPM
Chief Medical Director and Founder

Dr Ulrike Lorch is a co-founder and Chief Medical Director of Richmond Pharmacology and Director of Human Pharmacology at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine.

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Samarjit Singh BSC, MSc
Director of Clinical Operations

Samarjit has been part of the Richmond Pharmacology team over 16 years, during which he held several positions, including his current role as Director of Clinical Operations.

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Dilshat Djumanov MPhil, PhD
Director of Data Science

Dilshat has an in depth knowledge of data management and data analysis for adaptive clinical trials and QTc studies.

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Emma Akuffo BSC, PhD, MBA
Director of Study Management

Emma oversees the Study Management, Advanced Research Science and Quality Assurance teams at Richmond Pharmacology.

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Sandra Johnson BSC
Director of Commercial Project Management

Bringing over 20 years of experience in the life science sector, including at Roche and Novartis, Sandra has an extensive understanding of clinical trials.

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Latest news

Richmond Pharmacology Appoints Dr Daniel Chapple as Commercial Director

July 13, 2026
Richmond Pharmacology, the London-based contract research organisation and global leader in early phase clinical trials, announces the appointment of Dr Daniel Chapple PhD FCIM as Commercial Director.
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Upcoming Event

ESC Congress 2026

28 - 31 August 2026
Richmond Pharmacology is pleased to attend the ESC Congress 2026 in Munich, Germany, on 28 - 31 August 2026.
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