Christina N. Ramirez, PhD
About Christina N. Ramirez, PhD
Christina N. Ramirez, PhD, serves as the Associate Director and Clinical Research Scientist at Insmed Incorporated, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in oncology and rare diseases, she has over a decade of experience in clinical research and data analysis.
Work at Insmed
Christina N. Ramirez has served as the Associate Director, Clinical Research Scientist at Insmed Incorporated since 2021. In this role, she is involved in clinical research initiatives, contributing her expertise in oncology and rare diseases. Her position is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where she applies her extensive background in data analysis and communication to support the company's research objectives.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Insmed, Ramirez worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Clinical Scientist from 2020 to 2021. She also held positions at Prolong Pharmaceuticals, where she served as a Bioassay Specialist and later as the Oncology Lead Biological Specialist from 2018 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes roles at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and internships at various organizations, including Institut Pasteur Korea and Eli Lilly and Company.
Education and Expertise
Ramirez earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology from Rutgers University, where she studied from 2011 to 2018. She also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology with a Neuroscience track from Seton Hall University, completed from 2002 to 2008. Her educational background supports her research expertise in oncology, particularly in skin, prostate, and blood cancers, as well as rare diseases.
Research and Communication Skills
Ramirez is skilled in analyzing and communicating large data sets to diverse audiences, including both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders. She has facilitated scientific interactions with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to evaluate opportunities for pipeline biologics. Additionally, she has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles as the first author, demonstrating her strong written communication capabilities.
Bilingual Communication
Ramirez is bilingual in English and Spanish, which enhances her ability to communicate complex scientific information to a wider audience. This skill is particularly valuable in fostering collaborations and ensuring that research findings are accessible to diverse groups within the scientific community.