Sara McCarthy

Sara McCarthy, MS, is an experienced regulatory affairs specialist and clinical research professional with a strong background in oncology and clinical trials. Currently serving as the Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist at PPD since September 2017, McCarthy leads the Disclosure Group and is a subject matter expert in ClinicalTrials.gov, contributing to both commercial and government contracts. Previous roles include senior regulatory affairs and clinical monitoring positions at PAREXEL and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where expertise spanned diseases such as Alzheimer's, asthma, and various cancers. McCarthy's educational background includes a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Regis College and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.