Sara Brilha
About Sara Brilha
Sara Brilha is a Senior Associate in Global Regulatory Affairs at Adaptimmune, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse academic background, including a PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London and an MSc in Emerging Infectious Diseases from Universidade de Lisboa.
Current Role in Global Regulatory Affairs
Sara Brilha currently serves as a Senior Associate in Global Regulatory Affairs at Adaptimmune, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for navigating the complexities of regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance for pharmaceutical products. Her expertise contributes to the strategic planning and execution of regulatory submissions, supporting the company's mission in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Adaptimmune
Sara Brilha has held multiple roles at Adaptimmune. She worked as a Preclinical Writer/Scientist from 2017 to 2018, where she focused on the documentation and communication of preclinical research findings. Following this, she served as a Senior Preclinical Writer/Scientist from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing her skills in scientific writing and regulatory documentation within the organization.
Educational Background in Science and Medicine
Sara Brilha has a diverse educational background. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Lisbon, completing her studies from 2004 to 2009. She then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Medicine Research at Imperial College London from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Emerging Infectious Diseases from Universidade de Lisboa between 2009 and 2011.
Regulatory Affairs Certification
In 2019, Sara Brilha completed a Regulatory Affairs Certificate from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS). This certification focused on Global Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceuticals, enhancing her knowledge and skills in regulatory processes and compliance, which are critical for her current role in the industry.
Research Experience at UCL and Universidade de Lisboa
Before her current position, Sara Brilha worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at University College London (UCL) from 2015 to 2017. Her research experience also includes serving as a Research Assistant at Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa from 2009 to 2011. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in scientific research and regulatory practices.