Sara Lapomarda
About Sara Lapomarda
Sara Lapomarda serves as the Director of Clinical Partnerships at Cofactor Genomics, where she has worked since 2022. With over 15 years of experience in oncology diagnostics, she specializes in managing clinical trials and empowering oncologists and patients with molecular information for personalized treatment decisions.
Work at Cofactor Genomics
Sara Lapomarda serves as the Director of Clinical Partnerships at Cofactor Genomics since 2022. In this role, she collaborates with academic institutions and clinical research organizations to launch and manage clinical trials. Her focus is on empowering oncologists and patients with accurate molecular information to facilitate personalized treatment decisions. She oversees customer relationship management, sales operations, and new business development functions specifically for the clinical segment at Cofactor Genomics.
Previous Experience in Oncology
Sara Lapomarda has over 15 years of experience in the oncology space. Prior to her current role, she worked at Guardant Health in various capacities, including Account Executive and Senior Account Executive, from 2015 to 2022. She also held positions at Mitra Biotech and Biodesix, Inc., where she served as Regional Account Manager and Clinical Manager, respectively. Her experience includes managing accounts and driving sales operations in the oncology diagnostics sector.
Education and Expertise
Sara Lapomarda studied at the University of Southern Maine, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in the commercialization of cutting-edge oncology diagnostics. She has developed skills in customer relationship management and sales operations throughout her career.
Career Progression
Sara Lapomarda's career began in 2007 as an Account Manager at JobsInTheUS.com. She then transitioned to the oncology field, working at Biocept and later at Guardant Health, where she advanced through various roles. Her experience includes a brief tenure at Biotheranostics, Inc. as a Regional Account Manager. This progression highlights her commitment to the oncology sector and her ability to adapt to different roles within the industry.