FROM PHARMA TO PATIENT: A dual perspective on biomedical innovation
AMPLIFYING SPONSOR VOICES TO ACCELERATE OUTCOMES.
Beyond her tenure at Charles River Laboratories, Laura gained valuable industry experience through an internship with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (“MassBio”). “These roles taught me the importance of serving not only as a spokesperson, but also as a true advocate for my sponsors,” Laura explains. “At CBSET, I see my role as ensuring that our sponsors’ perspectives are consistently championed in internal conversations and that their priorities remain front-and-center as we collaborate across teams.”
A STAKEHOLDER IN LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATION.
A graduate of Providence College’s School of Health Sciences, Laura holds a bachelor of science degree in Health Policy and Management, where her coursework included Epidemiology, Drug Development, Health Law, Field Experience, and Healthcare Management.
As a rare disease patient, Laura has participated in several clinical trials with Vertex Pharmaceuticals that played a key role in the FDA’s approval of CFTR modulators to treat Cystic Fibrosis. She is a committed advocate and active member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), where she supports initiatives that enhance care, access, and outcomes for the CF community. Her unique perspective as both a biomedical industry professional and a patient gives her singular empathy and insight.
“Laura understands firsthand the real-world impact of life science innovation — and she channels that understanding and passion into every partnership she helps build at CBSET,” says David Parrillo, CBSET’s Senior Account Executive for Business Development.
SPONSORS FIRST. ALWAYS. Prior to joining CBSET, Laura spent 4 years at Charles River Laboratories, managing key accounts and delivering tailored research solutions to principal investigators, scientists, and executives. “Working with biotech, pharma, and academic researchers taught me to put the sponsor at the center of everything I do — prioritizing their research goals and timelines and doing whatever it takes to meet their needs.”