Federico Lerner

Federico Lerner is a seasoned professional in clinical development and operations, currently serving as Vice President of Global Clinical Development at Premier Research since August 2025. In addition to this role, Federico has been the Chairman of the Congreso Argentino de Investigación Clínica since November 2019, facilitating networking and collaboration among key stakeholders in the clinical research community. Previously, Federico held the position of Chief Operating Officer at LATINABA from January 2020 to July 2025 and served as Head of Clinical Trial Operations for Covance in Latin America from May 2017 to October 2019. Federico's extensive experience in the field also includes a tenure as Senior Director at PRA Health Sciences from May 2009 to May 2017. Academically, Federico earned a PhD in Clinical Research from USP - Universidade São Paulo and an MD from the University of Buenos Aires.