Lizanne Pistorius

Lizanne Pistorius is a senior pharmacovigilance leader with extensive experience and Head of Patient Safety, with a foundation in clinical pharmacy and deep expertise spanning drug safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance. She is recognised for her expertise in shaping and advancing pharmacovigilance systems within complex, global environments, with a particular focus on risk management. With a strategic and enterprise-wide lens, Lizanne champions the evolution of pharmacovigilance beyond compliance - positioning it as a critical driver of patient-centred decision-making, organisational resilience, and long-term healthcare value. She is a passionate advocate for cross-functional integration, elevating safety as a core pillar of sustainable excellence across global organisations.