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Our Leadership
Executive Director
Martin Hernandez-Torre, MD
Academic physician who was the Dean of Monterrey Tech Medical School. He was Academic Vice-President for TecSalud, and also Dean of the School of Biotechnology & Health. He has also been Vice-president for International Relations & Development for TecSalud.
He was a Board Member of the Association of Academic Health Centers 2017-2019, and Board Member of Universitas 21, the leading global network of research universities for the 21st century. He was also Board Member at Clinica Nova.
Currently, an active member of the National Researchers System (SNI) Level 1 in Mexico and AIM Global Consultant – AAHCI, first Latin American Academic leader invited for this position.
Martín Hernández-Torre
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Martin is a Internal Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialist from Baylor College of Medicine, where he received the Henry D. McIntosh award as chief resident. He holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from UT
Email Martin Experienced Clinical Team
Operations Management
Daniela Maresca
Country Lead Argentina
Daniela Maresca studied social communication and social psychology.
She began working in the clinical research industry in 2006 as a Regulatory Specialist, and since then has worked for several renowned companies specializing in clinical trials.
She has specialized in the regulatory process in Argentina, and in her last experiences she has worked in the coordination of projects for LATAM.
Email Daniela She began working in the clinical research industry in 2006 as a Regulatory Specialist, and since then has worked for several renowned companies specializing in clinical trials.
She has specialized in the regulatory process in Argentina, and in her last experiences she has worked in the coordination of projects for LATAM.
Sanjuanita Regalado
Pharmacovigilance Officer
Sanjuanita is a pediatrician graduated from the University of Monterrey with a Master's degree in Bioethics from the College of Bioethics of Nuevo León.
She has more than 20 years of experience working in clinical research in phase III clinical trials and bioequivalence studies, which allow her to work with national and international regulations, in addition to collaborating in inspections by authorities such as COFEPRIS, FDA, ANVISA and INVIMA.
She is convinced that teamwork is the key to achieving the established goals.
Email Sanjuanita She has more than 20 years of experience working in clinical research in phase III clinical trials and bioequivalence studies, which allow her to work with national and international regulations, in addition to collaborating in inspections by authorities such as COFEPRIS, FDA, ANVISA and INVIMA.
She is convinced that teamwork is the key to achieving the established goals.
Jessica Ramirez
Clinical Operations Manager
Jessica has a Bachelor’s Sciences Degree by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, she has over 15 years of experience in Clinical Research in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) working on behalf of Pharmaceutical Companies. Furthermore, she has more than 1 year of experience in Pharmaceutical Company. Experience in Electronic Data Capture trials: eTrials, RAVE, Oracle, Inform, SIP, Veeva Vault and CTMS.
She performs managing clinical operations department, including perform study projections and risk assessment, tool development, study plans, and team training, maintains timely and effective communication among team members and client.
Routinely anticipates/identifies potential issues and implements corrective actions independently. She assumes responsibility for team management including participation in all type of visits (Remote or/and Onsite visits: PSV, SIV, SMV and COV) assuring compliance with protocol requirements, effective subject identification, safety reporting and IP proper handling.
Email Jessica She performs managing clinical operations department, including perform study projections and risk assessment, tool development, study plans, and team training, maintains timely and effective communication among team members and client.
Routinely anticipates/identifies potential issues and implements corrective actions independently. She assumes responsibility for team management including participation in all type of visits (Remote or/and Onsite visits: PSV, SIV, SMV and COV) assuring compliance with protocol requirements, effective subject identification, safety reporting and IP proper handling.
Cindy Becerril
Project Manager
Cindy has a Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Food Sciences by the Universidad Iberoamericana, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacology by Universidad La Salle both in Mexico City, and different courses associated to Clinical Research, she is also ACRP certified in Clinical Monitoring and Project Management.
With 15+ years in the Clinical Research industry, Cindy has been PM & CTM of projects for most therapeutic areas including, oncology products, vaccines, biologics and generics products in global and local Pharmaceutical Companies as well as CROs.
Email Cindy With 15+ years in the Clinical Research industry, Cindy has been PM & CTM of projects for most therapeutic areas including, oncology products, vaccines, biologics and generics products in global and local Pharmaceutical Companies as well as CROs.
Yadira Angel
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Yadira is Pharmacist graduated at the National University of Colombia (UNAL) and coursed the MBA program at IMF Bussiness School in Spain, she also has a postgraduate in Epidemiology and Public Health in University Javeriana in Colombia.
Yadira is a passionate and dedicated proffesional with 15 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industries where has led successful initiatives in special in Clinical Trials where has recieved many recognizions and price for her gestion and dedication, always procuring custumer satisfaction.
As of April 2021, he joined Cohortias as a Regulatory Affairs Senior Professional in Colombia.
Email Yadira Yadira is a passionate and dedicated proffesional with 15 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industries where has led successful initiatives in special in Clinical Trials where has recieved many recognizions and price for her gestion and dedication, always procuring custumer satisfaction.
As of April 2021, he joined Cohortias as a Regulatory Affairs Senior Professional in Colombia.
Erika Guajardo
Project Manager
Erika studied a degree in Biological Pharmaceutical Chemist at the Chemical Faculty of UNAM and has a Master of Science.
She has 19 years of experience in Clinical Research including Monitoring, Start Up Phase Studies, Phase 4 Studies (Real World) and Management of Phase 3 and Phase 4 Studies.
Email Erika She has 19 years of experience in Clinical Research including Monitoring, Start Up Phase Studies, Phase 4 Studies (Real World) and Management of Phase 3 and Phase 4 Studies.
Adriana Chávez
Director of Clinical Operations
Adriana has more than 30 years of experience working in the Clinical Research field, with primary expertise in phase I, II, III, and IV studies, as well as extensive experience in all regions globally.
Her areas of expertise include Clinical Operations, Clinical Monitoring, Project Management, Line Management, Auditing, and Quality Assurance.
Email Adriana Her areas of expertise include Clinical Operations, Clinical Monitoring, Project Management, Line Management, Auditing, and Quality Assurance.
Operational Team
Melisa Reyes
Regulatory Specialist
Melisa has a Bachelor´s of Business Administration.
She has been working in Pharma Companies and has over 10 years of experience in Regulatory Activities related to Clinical Trials Development.
Melisa joins to Cohortias to contribute patients have a better quality of life.
Email Melisa She has been working in Pharma Companies and has over 10 years of experience in Regulatory Activities related to Clinical Trials Development.
Melisa joins to Cohortias to contribute patients have a better quality of life.
Alexis Ybarra
Clinical Trial Assistant
Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Engineering with a specialty in biotechnology from the National Technological Institute of Mexico. Alexis has over 3 years of regulatory affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including orthopedic medical devices, implants, and IVDs. He has developed skills in the regulatory area to improve the quality of life of patients and consumers, obtain authorizations in procedures and health licenses in the pharmaceutical industry.
Email Alexis Gustavo Lobo
Clinical Research Associate
Bachelor of Medicine Degree by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
He has more of 15 years of experience in Clinical Research working for and big size CROs and pharm, developing his career in clinical monitoring as CRA and safety as Medical Monitor, his last position was focused coaching and mentoring of competence a Clinical Laboratories group involved in an Institutional Health Project SSA. Health Program developed to Guadalajara Jalisco Government in according to local requirements to provide health support to population in Guadalajara city.
He has monitored many therapeutic areas such as Cardiovascular, Endocrine Disorders, Infectious and Infestations, HIV, Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders, Neoplasms Benign, Malignant and Unspecified, Breast Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Nervous System Disorders
Email Gustavo He has more of 15 years of experience in Clinical Research working for and big size CROs and pharm, developing his career in clinical monitoring as CRA and safety as Medical Monitor, his last position was focused coaching and mentoring of competence a Clinical Laboratories group involved in an Institutional Health Project SSA. Health Program developed to Guadalajara Jalisco Government in according to local requirements to provide health support to population in Guadalajara city.
He has monitored many therapeutic areas such as Cardiovascular, Endocrine Disorders, Infectious and Infestations, HIV, Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders, Neoplasms Benign, Malignant and Unspecified, Breast Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Nervous System Disorders
Haydee Nava
Study Start Up Associate
Bachelor Degree in Business Relationships at IPN, whit more than 7 years of experience in Clinical Sciences and 10 years into Business Administration and Commercial Relationships, professional background in Marketing and know development on Startup phase, submissions and approval process with Ethic Committees, continuous learning in ICH guidelines and GCPs.
Currently in Startup phase Finding & evaluating potential sites who have patient populations and skills to execute the study, also involved in the process of managing the dissemination, completion and collection of essential information for all sites and investigators
Email Haydee Currently in Startup phase Finding & evaluating potential sites who have patient populations and skills to execute the study, also involved in the process of managing the dissemination, completion and collection of essential information for all sites and investigators
Alma Iñarritu
Study Star-up Specialist
Alma studied International Relations at the Facultad de Políticas y Ciencias Sociales de la UNAM s.
She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry and has 10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Clinical Research, has carried out regulatory activities and launched studies related to the development of clinical trials.
Email Alma She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry and has 10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Clinical Research, has carried out regulatory activities and launched studies related to the development of clinical trials.
Luisa Cavazos
TMF Specialist
Luisa graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology Engineering with concentration in Molecular Biology from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM). As an undergraduate student, she started working in research leaned toward the areas of nutrition science and health care.
Her interest in investigation led her to be co-author in a scientific article as well as being part of a project to obtain compounds used in bio-pharmacology research. She is currently working as a Clinical Research Assistant in Clinical Trials Phase 3 in Cardiology
Email Luisa Her interest in investigation led her to be co-author in a scientific article as well as being part of a project to obtain compounds used in bio-pharmacology research. She is currently working as a Clinical Research Assistant in Clinical Trials Phase 3 in Cardiology
Carlos Pérez
Clinical Trial Assistant
Graduate of Chemistry School, at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) as Biological Pharmaceutical Chemistry career. With experience in clinical research working for the Instituto Nacional de Perinatología, and in pharmacotherapy follow up in elderly patients with chronic disses, and also sealing medicines and medical devises to government institutions.
I have a Diploma in Nutrition Applications by the Chemistry School (UNAM) and a certificate in technovigilance and good dispensing practices in a drugstore (SICAD) by COFEPRIS.
Email Carlos I have a Diploma in Nutrition Applications by the Chemistry School (UNAM) and a certificate in technovigilance and good dispensing practices in a drugstore (SICAD) by COFEPRIS.
Natsuko Paniagua
Clinical Research Associate
Natsuko Paniagua is a Biotechnology Engineer with a concentration in molecular biology from ITESM CCM. She completed a master's degree in experimental clinical research in health from UNAM, in which she was able to collaborate with public health institutes of CDMX; her interest in the project with a focus on epigenetics and genetics led her to be the first author of a scientific article.
In 2019, she began her career in clinical research as a CRA and has had experience in both pediatric and adult studies for various pathologies.
She currently works as a Clinical Research Associate, seeking to generate new knowledge and therapeutic alternatives that benefit the population so that they have a better quality of life.
Email Natsuko In 2019, she began her career in clinical research as a CRA and has had experience in both pediatric and adult studies for various pathologies.
She currently works as a Clinical Research Associate, seeking to generate new knowledge and therapeutic alternatives that benefit the population so that they have a better quality of life.
Administrative & Business Development
Francisco García Velez
Business Development Director
Francisco graduated in Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and coursed the Executive MBA program at Universitat de Barcelona. He is a Clinical Research professional with 20 years of experience in R&D, focused on Clinical Operations, new products pipeline definition and KOL identification for LatAm.
He has been a director of global projects for most of therapeutic areas including vaccines, biologics, medical devices and post marketed products in global and local Pharmaceutical Companies as well as a global CRO. He has been focused on ensuring a sustained progression of the organizations in LatAm.
As of April 2021, he joined Cohortias as a Director of Clinical Operations.
Email Francisco He has been a director of global projects for most of therapeutic areas including vaccines, biologics, medical devices and post marketed products in global and local Pharmaceutical Companies as well as a global CRO. He has been focused on ensuring a sustained progression of the organizations in LatAm.
As of April 2021, he joined Cohortias as a Director of Clinical Operations.
Oscar Luviano
Finance and Administration Director
Oscar has a degree in Public Accounting from the Technological University of Mexico, with a Master's degree in Corporate and Stock Market Finance from the Anáhuac del Sur University.
He has 15 years of professional experience working for international companies, highlighting 6 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry in companies such as Novartis, Ipsen and Shire.
Email Oscar He has 15 years of professional experience working for international companies, highlighting 6 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry in companies such as Novartis, Ipsen and Shire.
Pedro Álvarez
Business Development Manager
Pedro is passionate about developing marketing campaigns with meaning, he specializes in effectively optimizing marketing plans that integrates traditional and online media to position brands, products and services.
His work always delivers creative and well thought out efforts that can be represented in meaningful and reliable metrics. Pedro defines himself as someone committed to what he does, motivated by new challenges and as someone that has the ability to work under pressure.
Mr. Alvarez graduated in 2016 from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Communication. He also obtained an Associate Degree in Business and Administration from Western Texas College, Snyder, TX.
Email Pedro His work always delivers creative and well thought out efforts that can be represented in meaningful and reliable metrics. Pedro defines himself as someone committed to what he does, motivated by new challenges and as someone that has the ability to work under pressure.
Mr. Alvarez graduated in 2016 from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Communication. He also obtained an Associate Degree in Business and Administration from Western Texas College, Snyder, TX.
Nereo Anaya
Marketing Coordinator
He specializes in social media management, content creation for digital media, and video production. He reflects his work through established metrics and the quality of each one of them.
Nereo defines himself as a person full of creativity, who likes to work hard and set new challenges every day.
Nereo graduated in 2020 from Universidad del Valle de México with a Executive Bacherlor´s Degree in Marketing.
Email Nereo Nereo defines himself as a person full of creativity, who likes to work hard and set new challenges every day.
Nereo graduated in 2020 from Universidad del Valle de México with a Executive Bacherlor´s Degree in Marketing.
Emire Rousselon
Human Resources
Emire, is the Corporate Assistant in Cohortias International. Before joining Cohortias in 2017, Emire worked as an Executive Assistant with the Director of the School of Biotechnology and Health of Tecnologico de Monterrey for 14 years, where she supported the full operations from the directors office and the Board of the School, as well as all the team of healthcare professionals.
With over 20 years of experience office as executive assistant positions and a track record of strong performance in high volume, high pressure environments. She has always has had the control and execution of the Finances of the units under her responsibility, she has a working experience on the SAP environment to manage her finance responsibilities.
Emire skillfully manages administrative duties and client relations for her colleagues at Cohortias International. Always seeking for the satisfaction and comfort of the client. She always looks for the benefit of the company and all her coworkers.
Email Emire With over 20 years of experience office as executive assistant positions and a track record of strong performance in high volume, high pressure environments. She has always has had the control and execution of the Finances of the units under her responsibility, she has a working experience on the SAP environment to manage her finance responsibilities.
Emire skillfully manages administrative duties and client relations for her colleagues at Cohortias International. Always seeking for the satisfaction and comfort of the client. She always looks for the benefit of the company and all her coworkers.
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