Roxana (Serbanescu) Picard
About Roxana (Serbanescu) Picard
Roxana (Serbanescu) Picard serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at Erasca, Inc. She has extensive experience in clinical project management, having held various roles at organizations such as MedImmune, AstraZeneca, and Accelovance.
Current Role at Erasca
Roxana Picard serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at Erasca, Inc., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees clinical operations, ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic objectives. Her experience in clinical project management contributes to the development and execution of clinical trials, focusing on innovative cancer therapies. The San Diego location of Erasca allows her to collaborate with a team dedicated to advancing oncology research.
Previous Experience at MedImmune
Roxana Picard previously worked at MedImmune, where she held the position of Senior Clinical Project Manager in Oncology from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she was responsible for leading clinical studies and managing project timelines. Prior to this role, she served as a Clinical Project Manager in Oncology from 2015 to 2017, further developing her expertise in oncology clinical trials.
Experience at AstraZeneca
Roxana Picard worked at AstraZeneca as an Associate Director Study Leader in Early Oncology from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she managed early-stage clinical trials and coordinated efforts across multidisciplinary teams. Her role involved strategic planning and execution of clinical studies aimed at advancing oncology treatments.
Educational Background
Roxana Picard earned her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees from The George Washington University, where she studied Biology, Psychology, and Pre-Medicine. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her career in clinical operations and research, equipping her with essential knowledge in the life sciences.
Early Career and Research Experience
Roxana Picard began her career in clinical research at George Washington University Medical Center as a Research Assistant from 2003 to 2006. She also gained experience as a Clinical Intern at Children's National Medical Center in 2005. Additionally, she worked at Accelovance as a Clinical Research Coordinator and Project Manager from 2007 to 2015, where she developed her skills in project management and clinical trial coordination.