WHO WE ARE
2020
RARAS CRO PERU was opened.
2023
Incorporates its own Data Management team
BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLINICAL RESEARCH.
2020
Two of the leading investigation groups in Latin America merge to found RARAS with offices in Uruguay, Brazil and Panama.
2022
Incorporates its own Medical Writing team
2023
RARAS consolidates presence in LATAM and opens its own operations in Argentina, Chile, Colombia.
Our global footprint
Our Offices: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Panamá, Uruguay
Current clients from: Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Ireland, France, Sweden, Switzerland, USA
RARAS VALUE ADDED
RARAS is built around a single concept: to deliver the next generation of clinical research. Providing a trustworthy high-quality access to Latin America to foreign sponsors and bring the efficiencies and standards of the USA and Europe to our local clients. We don't invest in overhead, we invest in our human resources and maintain an efficient structure to translate these this saving to our clients.
OUR TEAM
Co-Founder & CEO
Claudia Rodriguez Verde
Co-Founder & CEO
Claudia has over 20 years of experience in clinical research. Held positions as CEO and as Director of Quintiles (IQVIA) for Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay. Oversaw a remarkable 6x fold expansion of the company in Latin America, co-founded 2 CROs and is a recognized figure in the industry. A major interlocutor between academia, investigators and government, Board Member of Porsaleu-Foundation for Patients with Leukemia & Lymphoma is also a regular speaker in Real World Evidence and Real-World Data in Argentina, Brazil & Europe.
Sandra Facincone
Co-Founder & Director of Clinical Development
Sandra brings outstanding qualifications with almost 30 years of experience in Clinical Research across a wide variety of indications including oncology, rare diseases, infectious disease, endocrinology, immunology, anesthesiology, pneumology and cardiology. Was Guest Researcher of the Immune-Pathology Department at Northwestern University and is a Post-Graduate in Hematology and Biology of Disease at University of Westminster. Holds a B.Sc. in Medical Biology, a B.Sc. in Pharmacy, a MSc. in Pathology and a Ph.D in Immunology.
Leonardo Abizaid
Co-Founder - Director of Business Development and Medical Affairs
Leonardo was COO of CRC – the largest CRO for medical devices in Brazil – since 2007 before joining RARAS. Over the years he has built an impressive portfolio particularly in the field of cardiovascular medical devices. He maintains an effective working relationship with major university hospitals, and key players in the Device Industry worldwide. He currently leads RARAS Business Development and Medical Affairs ensuring client access to leading investigators in Brazil and Latin America.
Jaqueline Reis
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Leads our Medtech Regulatory Department and oversees all Ethics submissions in Brazil. Jaqueline supports all our record-breaking timelines in approvals. A solid professional with a 360 overview of clinical research by her previous roles as CRA, understand the impact of decisions being made during start-up throughout the project execution.
Juliana Gomes
CRA
Juliana has a degree in Biomedical Science and Masters in Pathology. On top of her experience in complex therapeutic areas, including rare disease, psychiatry, neurology, cell therapy, she leads our pre-clinical studies, including project design.
Sofía Effa
Financial Analyst Latin America
Accountant, graduated with Honors from Universidad Ort Uruguay is be based out of our office in Montevideo, leading RARAS’ service center and supporting our expanding operations.
Laura
Caram, PhD
Clinical Development Manager
Laura Caram is PhD and Post-PhD in Physiopathology and highly experience pharma professional. Prior to joining RARAS, occupied escalating positions within the pharmaceutical industry including top companies such as Eurofarma and NCfarma. Laura leads Medical Writing and other activities to support our Product Development design and strategy.
Renata Viana, MD
Medical Affairs Manager
Dr. Viana is a Surgeon general and pediatric surgeon by training, former researcher at Columbia University, is a seasoned clinical research professional and brings RARAS a solid experience conducting clinical trials in renowned hospitals in Brazil.
Carolina Duque
Quality Assurance Manager
Carolina has a solid experience in clinical research through escalating positions over the years from site study coordinator and CRA to Territory Manager and Clinical Study Manager in pharma and devices. She leads our Quality Assurance Department and represents RARAS in the Board of Avanzar in Colombia.
Gleice Souza
Sr. Medical Writer
Has a degree in Biomedicine and Masters in Clinical Medicine. Gleice is a highly experienced medical writer with a thorough understanding of different therapeutic areas.
Juan Guerrero
Clinical Database Developer
A highly skilled professional, Bioengineer, entrepreneur, professor of Biomedical Engineering and R&D professional. Juan leads our Data Management unit and is instrumental in new paths that RARAS is opening. His knowledge of the entrepreneurial landscape and the obstacles that new ideas face to materialize is extremely valuable to RARAS’ Sponsors.
Alana Moura, PhD
Patient Advocacy
Alana is a PhD in Biochemistry and Postdoc in Medical Genetics. An experienced researcher in several areas including Covid vaccines. She leads our Patient Advocacy, unique role in CROs, developing meaningful relationships with families, caregivers and investigators.
Marilia Leão, PhD
Regulatory Analyst
MarÃlia is a researcher in Rare Diseases and Cardiology with a PhD in Pulmonary Hipertension, university professor and experienced researcher. Provides a solid scientific background to our stellar regulatory affairs team, supporting the ever-expanding complexity of new developments.
Marisa Sanvito, MD, MBA
Director of Clinical Operations
Dr. Sanvito has been instrumental in the development of clinical research in Latin America, from her leading positions over the years in major pharmaceutical companies, from Pharmacia to Abbott and clinical research organizations. Many of the most renowned investigators and other professionals in the Region owe her their path in clinical research. A seasoned professional with a remarkable track record of accomplishments.
Graciela Romero, MD
Medical Affairs Manager
A Cardiologist with extensive experience in Clinical Research, including Regulatory and Monitoring and as Investigator. Works part-time for RARAS, as she still sees patients in Hospital Italiano in Buenos Aires.
Fiorella Romero
Clinical Database Developer
Bioengineering candidate and Frontend developer. It’s very difficult to find young talent with the impressive CV that Fiorella has built. From designing methodologies for managing neurophysiological information using data science techniques to developing quality tests for mechanical ventilators.
Carolina Fernández
CRA
A trained nurse and seasoned clinical research professional with over 20 years’ experience in several therapeutic areas including Oncology, Respiratory, Metabolic and Infectious Diseases.
Jamile Girardi
Assistant CRA
Jamile is a Study Coordinator for Clinical Trials (phases II & III). She has a background in basic research (cell biology & molecular biology) with a focus on viral infections. Jamile is also a Biomedical Scientist with degrees in Hemotherapy, Virology, and Cell & Molecular Biology.
Elsa
Gonzalez
Assistant CRA
Has a long experience in sites, big CROs and in the industry and will be supporting projects in Colombia and from Colombia in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Victor Mattos
Clinical Research Coordination
Has a a long story of clinical monitoring and clinical research coordination at leading Brazilian institutions and a post-graduation in Public Health. He reinforces the team’s expertise in large, complex trials.
RARAS PEOPLE
At RARAS inclusion and diversity are not just fashionable or politically correct words. We believe that a diverse work environment promotes the creativity and the flexibility that our clients around the world expect. Numbers speak by themselves
77%
of our staff are women
75%
of executive positions are occupied by women
Want to join us? We are always looking for Rare people!