Cynthia Guerra
About Cynthia Guerra
Cynthia Guerra serves as the Senior Director of Scientific Operations at Neurelis, Inc., where she manages clinical trial budgeting and oversees educational grants and advocacy programs. She has a diverse background in medical affairs, having held positions at several pharmaceutical companies, including Bayer HealthCare and Acorda Therapeutics.
Current Role at Neurelis
Cynthia Guerra serves as the Senior Director of Scientific Operations at Neurelis, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for clinical trial budgeting and management, ensuring that projects are financially viable and efficiently executed. She oversees the educational grants and advocacy program, and manages the Medical Legal Regulatory medical review processes. Guerra also liaises with the communications team to coordinate advocacy initiatives, ensuring that the company's objectives align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Previous Experience in Medical Affairs
Cynthia Guerra has extensive experience in medical affairs, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She was the Medical Education, ISS and Professional Relations Associate Director at Berlex Labs from 2005 to 2008. Following that, she served as the Medical Affairs Director at Bayer HealthCare from 2008 to 2010. Guerra also held the position of Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Acorda Therapeutics from 2010 to 2016. Her roles involved managing educational initiatives and fostering professional relationships within the medical community.
Clinical Research Background
Before her roles in medical affairs, Cynthia Guerra worked as a Clinical Research Scientist at Novartis Pharmaceuticals from 1998 to 2005. In this capacity, she contributed to the development and management of clinical trials, gaining valuable experience in the research and regulatory aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. Her background in clinical research has provided her with a strong foundation for her current responsibilities in scientific operations.
Educational Qualifications
Cynthia Guerra holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Centenary University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Centenary College. Additionally, she studied at duCret School of the Arts, which adds a diverse educational background to her professional expertise. Her academic achievements have equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in scientific operations and medical affairs.