Helena Zec, M.S., Ph.D.
About Helena Zec, M.S., Ph.D.
Helena Zec, M.S., Ph.D., serves as an Associate Principal at ClearView Healthcare Partners in Boston, Massachusetts, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in biomedical engineering and market access strategies, particularly in rare diseases and oncology.
Work at ClearView Healthcare Partners
Helena Zec serves as an Associate Principal at ClearView Healthcare Partners since 2020. In this role, she focuses on providing strategic consulting services within the healthcare sector. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she has contributed to various projects, particularly in the areas of rare diseases and oncology. Her responsibilities include developing launch strategies, go-to-market strategies, and conducting competitive scenario planning.
Previous Experience in Consulting
Prior to her current position, Helena Zec worked at EVERSANA CONSULTING as an Associate Principal from 2017 to 2020. Her tenure there involved leading projects that addressed market access strategies and product launches. Before that, she was an Associate Consultant at ZS from 2016 to 2017, where she gained experience in consulting within the healthcare industry. Her work has consistently focused on strategic planning and market entry for healthcare products.
Education and Expertise
Helena Zec holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she was recognized as a Medtronic Scholar. She earned her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from ETH Zürich from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute between 2008 and 2015. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in biomedical engineering, particularly in the context of healthcare consulting.
Research and Publications
Helena Zec has made significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering through her research. She holds five provisional patents related to high-throughput diagnostics systems. Furthermore, she has published over 20 peer-reviewed conference papers and journal articles, showcasing her expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.
Focus on Market Access Strategies
Helena Zec has a strong focus on market access strategies, particularly for cell and gene therapies. Her work involves understanding the complexities of bringing innovative therapies to market, ensuring that they reach the patients who need them. This specialization is critical in the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare and biotechnology.