WHO WE ARE
2019
EUGEN was promoted by government exports agency as a service of
national interest
2018
EUGEN the only CRO in Uruguay was founded.
BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLINICAL RESEARCH.
2020
RARAS CRO PERU was opened.
Our global footprint
Our Offices:
Brazil, Panama, Peru, Uruguay
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.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Sandra Facincone
Clinical Development Director
Sandra brings outstanding qualifications with 26 years 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, a Ph.D in Immunology.
Claudia Rodriguez Verde
Director of Operations
Claudia has over 19 years of experience in clinical research. Most notably held positions as CEO of Intrials and 10 years as Director of Quintiles (IQVIA) for Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay. She 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 and is also a regular speaker at Real World Evidence and Real-World Data events in Argentina, Brazil & Europe.
Leonardo Cunha
Director of Business Development & 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 areas. He maintains 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.
RARAS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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!