
Marisa Piaggio
Head of Clinical Operations, LATAM
Marisa Piaggio is a seasoned Clinical Research Professional with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and CRO industry across Latin America. She has held diverse roles in Regulatory Affairs, Monitoring, Clinical Operations, and Project Management, working with top-tier organizations such as Novartis, PAREXEL, Galmed Pharmaceuticals, and Zambon Spa. Her therapeutic expertise spans oncology, infectious diseases, rare diseases, immunology, liver disease, respiratory.
Marisa has a proven track record in setting up and managing clinical trials from start-up through closeout, leading regional teams, and driving strategic growth. She has successfully overseen studies in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and beyond, contributing to patient recruitment goals, fast startup phase, regulatory compliance, and vendor management. Her leadership, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines have made her a valuable partner in complex, multi-country clinical trials. Due to these she was recently appointed as Head of Clinical Operations Latam for INNOVA TRIALS.