Executive Director, Ethics
Novartis
With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical research field, Dr. CeCe Brotchie-Fine has held roles from animal husbandry through research administration and ethics oversight. She began her research journey working in the nutrition laboratory of the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park assisting with projects to better understand the metabolism of the Mojave Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). A Certified Professional in IACUC Administration, CeCe first became involved with IACUC administration while working for a small start-up biotech company and quickly developed a passion for research ethics, animal welfare and regulatory compliance, which drove her to pursue a career in biomedical research oversight. Previously, CeCe was the Associate Director & Head, Animal Welfare Compliance at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research in Cambridge, MA, serving as IACUC Chair and leading several global animal welfare initiatives. Currently, she is the Executive Director of Ethics in the Ethics, Risk and Compliance function for R&D at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where she provides bioethics guidance across the business. With equal enthusiasm for teaching, CeCe has been an invited speaker and course instructor for undergraduate and graduate programs, and enjoys connecting with those new to the field of drug discovery & research. She has received a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts, M.A. in Psychology from Lesley University, M.S. in Bioethics from Columbia University, and Doctor of Bioethics (DBe) degree from Loyola University Chicago.