Christina Purpura
About Christina Purpura
Christina Purpura is a Senior Manager of Business Development at Arnold & Porter, with extensive experience in marketing and business development within the life sciences sector. She has held various senior roles at companies such as Aetion, Tempus AI, and Sumitomo Pharma America, and has a background in community health and psychology from Brown University and the University of Rochester.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter
Christina Purpura serves as the Senior Manager of Business Development at Arnold & Porter. She has held this position since 2022, working in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, she focuses on strategic initiatives to enhance business growth and development within the firm.
Previous Experience at Aetion
Prior to her current role, Christina Purpura worked at Aetion from 2018 to 2022. She initially served as Director of Strategic Marketing for one year and then transitioned to Senior Director of Upstream Marketing for three years. During her tenure, she designed a marketing plan that positioned Aetion as a leading source of regulatory-grade evidence in the United States.
Experience in Life Sciences Marketing
Christina Purpura has extensive experience in life sciences marketing. She worked at Tempus AI as Senior Director and Head of Life Sciences Marketing for eight months in 2022. Additionally, she held various roles at Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc., including Senior Manager of Market Access and Special Project in Consumer Marketing for the Neurology Franchise.
Educational Background
Christina Purpura holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health from Brown University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Rochester. Furthermore, she has studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, enhancing her diverse educational background.
Consulting and Early Career
Before her current and previous roles, Christina Purpura worked as a consultant for life sciences companies while at Health Advances, IQVIA, and Ogilvy. Her early career included positions such as Senior Analyst at Health Advances and Analyst at IQVIA, where she gained foundational experience in the industry.