Lara Pyle

Lara Pyle is an experienced professional in clinical research with a robust background spanning various roles and organizations. Currently serving as the Local Study Associate Director at AstraZeneca since June 2021, Lara leads Local Study Teams to ensure timely and compliant delivery of clinical studies. Previous roles include Local Study Manager at AstraZeneca, and Senior Clinical Research Associate positions at Covance, PRA Health Sciences, and inVentiv Health Clinical. Lara also held positions at NuVasive Inc, Biogen Idec, MedFocus LLC, MDS Pharma Services, and Merck & Co., Inc. with a focus on oncology, immunology, and women's reproductive health. Lara holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State University.