Dr Claire Serrao
About Dr Claire Serrao
Dr. Claire Serrao serves as the Programme Technical Lead and HIV Care and Treatment Services Lead at BroadReach, where she has worked since 2018. She possesses extensive experience in consultancy, project management, and strategic planning across both public and private healthcare sectors.
Current Role at BroadReach
Dr. Claire Serrao serves as the Programme Technical Lead and HIV Care and Treatment Services Lead at BroadReach. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization’s efforts in the Johannesburg area of South Africa. In her role, she focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery and improving treatment services for HIV, leveraging her extensive background in healthcare consultancy and project management.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
Dr. Serrao has significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at AstraZeneca in two key roles. From 2005 to 2008, she was the Vice-President of Strategy and Marketing, where she developed strategic initiatives. Following this, she served as the Business Insight Director for the International Sales and Marketing Organization from 2008 to 2009. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in strategic planning and marketing within the healthcare sector.
Consultancy and Project Management Expertise
Dr. Serrao possesses extensive experience in consultancy, particularly within the funded environment. She has worked closely with the Department of Health and Offices of the Premier. Her expertise includes in-licensing, outsourcing, and contract negotiations. She has a proven track record in project management, specifically for key multi-departmental outputs, which demonstrates her ability to lead complex projects effectively.
Educational Background
Dr. Serrao has a diverse educational background. She studied Medicine at Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia from 1983 to 1990. Prior to that, she attended Bishops High School from 1974 to 1979 and later studied at Queen's College. This educational foundation has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in healthcare and consultancy.
Career Progression and Roles at BroadReach
Dr. Serrao has held multiple positions at BroadReach, showcasing her career progression within the organization. She worked as a Health Systems Strengthening Consultant from 2014 to 2016 and then as Senior Manager of Technical Services from 2016 to 2018. These roles have allowed her to develop and implement strategies to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery.