Team Vision

Centered around the preservation of human life. We are committed to safeguarding and enhancing the well-being of individuals.

Safe Science Solutions is led by:

A highly experienced team of entrepreneurs, pharmaceutical executives and former high level government officials.

Our Team

Doug Sommerville

Doug Sommerville

Chief Executive Officer

  • 25 years experience in the pharmaceutical sector
  • Former Country Head and Global SVP at Teva Canada, with record revenue exceeding $1.4B
  • Former Chair of the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association - $6B industry sales
  • Former Global Vice President at Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Eric Hoskins

Eric Hoskins

Director Government Relations

  • Former Ontario health minister responsible for one of the largest health care systems in North America (2014 – 2018)
  • On June 20, 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Hoskins to head a national pharmacare strategy
  • Former elected Member of Ontario Provincial Parliament with multiple cabinet positions
  • Current Government of Canada Chair, Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare
Inder Saini

Inder Saini

Chief Financial Officer

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with an extensive background in financial leadership, capital markets, and strategic growth initiatives
  • Served as CFO and senior advisor to several high-growth companies, including Kovo Healthtech Corporation (TSX-V: KOVO), Cybin Inc. (NYSE: CYBN), HyperBlock Inc. (CSE: HYPR), and Neighbourly Pharmacy (TSX: NBLY)
  • Has successfully guided multiple public and private companies through rapid expansion, M&A transactions, financial restructuring, and private placements in the fintech, healthcare, blockchain, and SaaS sectors
Ray Novak

Ray Novak

Advisor

  • Co-founder and Managing Director of Harper & Associates, a global consulting firm led by Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper
  • Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada (2013–2015) (Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper)
  • Principal Secretary of Canada (2008–2013)
  • Served nearly a decade in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada where he led strategic coordination in support of the government’s policy and communications

Dr. Andrea Barthwell

Advisor

  • Internationally renowned physician that has been a pioneer in the field of addiction
  • Former Deputy Director for Demand Reduction, Office of National Drug Control Policy under President George W. Bush
  • Former committee and advisory member at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), and the US Food and Drug Association (FDA)
  • Medical Director for Encounter Medical Group PC and Founder and CEO of the Two Dreams facilities

Dr. Joseph Maroon

Advisor

  • Consistently listed in America’s Best Doctors for the past 20 years
  • Current team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1981
  • Current Medical Director of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
  • Board Member of Mylan Laboratories, the 3rd largest Generic drug company in the world
  • Author of six books, and (co-)author of 40 book chapters and over 270 published scientific papers

Victor Vazquez

Advisor

  • Over 25 years of experience in the Med-Tech industry
  • Founder of Future-well, a wellness consultancy designing wellbeing ecosystems and smart cities
  • Senior Managing Partner at VNS Wellness Advisors, a wellness investment firm shaping transformative shifts and trends in wellbeing
  • Expertise in integrating predictive health tech, biotech, med devices, community, and corporate wellness
  • Specializes in strategic planning, innovation mapping, Green Energy solutions, and multi-modal transportation
  • Aligns capital with impact-based projects to foster commercial viability and collaboration

Advisory Team

Leah Ward

Leah Ward - Independent Advisor

  • Two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors
  • Former Director of Communications to the Alberta NDP Caucus
  • Former senior advisor to former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley during the NDP’s term in government
  • Commentator on CBC’s Power and Politics, CBC Calgary’s political panel, CPAC, CTV National News, CBC’s Alberta at Noon, and the CBC podcast West of Centre
Zita Astravas

Zita Astravas - Independent Advisor

  • Seasoned public affairs professional with over 15 years serving in senior government
  • Former director of Issues Management and a seasoned Advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
  • Former Chief of Staff to the President of the King’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Minister of Public Safety, and the Minister of National Defence
  • Former Director of Media Relations for the Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne

Laurel Brazill - Independent Advisor

  • Decade of experience in provincial politics and government relations, specializing in the field of healthcare
  • Former Director of Stakeholder Relations for the Minister of Health
  • Oversaw the implementation of transformative initiatives such as Ontario Health Teams and Ontario Health
  • Held roles at two of Ontario’s largest healthcare associations: the Ontario Medical Association and the Ontario Hospital Association

Clancy Bouwman - Independent Advisor

  • Vast experience working directly with federal and provincial party leaders and government officials
  • Former Executive Assistant to the former Premier of Alberta for 3 years
  • Former political advisor on Parliament Hill in the Office of the Leader of the Opposition
Peter Csillag

Peter Csillag - Independent Advisor

  • Over a decade of experience in public affairs, politics, and advocacy
  • Former Director of Issues Management for the Leader of the Official Opposition and caucus in the Alberta Legislature
  • Won the 2019 election campaign, and served as Senior Communications Advisor to the Government Caucus in British Columbia
  • Former Director of Issues Management & Parliamentary Affairs for Canada’s Minister of National

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