Alexandra Barajas

Alexandra Barajas serves as the Regional Operations Head for ED, LATAM at Merck since July 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Clinical Research Executive Director at MSD and Local Clinical Operations Manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. At Boehringer Ingelheim, responsibilities involved managing regulatory, financial, and logistical aspects of clinical trials across Latin America. Alexandra has also held positions as Senior Site Manager and Clinical Site Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb, overseeing Phase I to III clinical studies in various therapeutic areas. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from Universidad La Salle, a Master in Science in Clinical Research from Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Black Belt Lean Six Sigma from Tecnológico de Monterrey, and a Professional Certificate from Cornell University focused on leadership and negotiation.