Géraldine Lissalde-Bonnet is the Secretary General of the ICH Secretariat based in Geneva, Switzerland. Her work supports long-term alignment of regulatory practices and industry processes for the development and implementation of ICH Guidelines. She leads the efforts that advance ICH’s mission to promote global harmonisation of technical requirements ensuring the safety, efficacy, and high-quality medicines while safeguarding public health.
As Secretary General, Géraldine is responsible for setting and executing the strategic direction and priorities of the ICH Secretariat and for coordinating partnerships across the world.
Géraldine brings over 20 years’ experience in global health, public affairs and international healthcare supply chain management. Before joining ICH, Géraldine was Vice-President for Healthcare at GS1 Global Office and led GS1 Healthcare, a division formed by healthcare stakeholders worldwide.
A firm believer in the strength of collaboration and information to protect patients, Géraldine was also elected Vice-Chair of the Fight the Fakes Alliance.
A lawyer by training, Géraldine started her career in the private sector, complemented by several years in the European Commission.