Marcela Vergara
About Marcela Vergara
Marcela Vergara serves as the Senior Medical Director at Insmed Incorporated, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Novartis, among others.
Current Role at Insmed
Marcela Vergara serves as the Senior Medical Director at Insmed Incorporated. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing medical strategies and clinical development initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Vergara worked at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the Director of Clinical Sciences from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in Tarrytown, NY, she contributed to the clinical development of various therapeutic areas, enhancing the company's research capabilities.
Professional Background at Novartis
Vergara's tenure at Novartis spanned multiple roles from 2008 to 2015. She began as a Medical Scientific Expert, later advancing to Senior Medical Scientific Expert, and then served as Associate Global Program Medical Director. Her work involved providing medical expertise and guiding clinical programs.
Education and Medical Training
Marcela Vergara completed her medical education at Universidad de Buenos Aires, earning her MD from 1985 to 1990. She also studied at Escuela Superior de Comercio Carlos Pellegrini, where she achieved a Bachiller in Ciencias Comerciales from 1979 to 1984. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in medicine and clinical research.
Fellowship and Academic Roles
Vergara completed a fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital from 1995 to 2000. She later held academic positions as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at both North Shore-LIJ Health System and Mount Sinai School of Medicine, focusing on pediatric nephrology and leading the Pediatric Dialysis Unit.