Cristina Varela

Cristina Varela currently serves as Associate Director of Global Project Delivery at Fortrea, a position held since May 2023. With extensive experience in global project delivery and clinical research, Cristina's career includes roles as Senior Manager at Labcorp Drug Development and Covance, and as Associate Director at Chiltern, where significant contributions were made in expanding team size and revenue. Cristina is also an invited teacher at CESIF Portugal, imparting knowledge in clinical trials and project management. Previous experience includes positions at Wyeth Research and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Cristina's educational background features a Master's in Information Management, an Executive MBA, and various certifications in digital marketing and entrepreneurship.