Dr. Guerra brings more than 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, working in Research and Development and Regulatory Affairs. She has managed several successful regulatory submissions to Health Canada and the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including Investigational New Drugs (INDs), Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs), and New Drug Applications (NDAs). Dr. Guerra has a strong understanding of quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), which she leverages when implementing Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategy. In her current role as Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at SGS Nutrasource, she provides scientific and regulatory support on existing projects, as well as during the evaluation of new business opportunities. As Scientific & Technical Committee Lead and Regulatory Committee Lead, Paula works closely with the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA).
Dr. Guerra holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry by the University of Barcelona. She studied emerging contaminants and their impact on the environment and humans. She is a published author of 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and two book chapters.