Melanie Larizza
About Melanie Larizza
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Melanie Larizza is currently a Manager of Regional Clinical Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Previous Roles at Syneos Health
From 2017 to 2020, Melanie Larizza served as a Clinical Operations Lead at Syneos Health, also known as INC Research/inVentiv Health, in Victoria, Australia. During her three-year tenure, she contributed to various clinical operations, overseeing clinical trials and ensuring their effective execution.
Extensive Experience at Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA)
Melanie Larizza has had multiple roles at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA). From 2003 to 2006, she worked as a Research Assistant. She then held the position of Project Manager from 2006 to 2014 before becoming a Senior Research Officer from 2015 to 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Her work specialized in behavioral ophthalmic research and the development and evaluation of eye health services.
Educational Background
Melanie Larizza studied Public Health at the University of Melbourne and achieved a Master of Public Health from 2011 to 2012. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education from RMIT University, completed in 2001, and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science in Psychology and Neuroscience from La Trobe University, earned between 1999 and 2001.
Clinical and Training Expertise
Melanie Larizza has more than ten years of experience in clinical operations and research. At Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia, she manages a team of Clinical Trial Associates and Clinical Trial Managers. Her background in education, training, psychology, and neuroscience enables a multidisciplinary approach to her clinical operations role.