Anamaria Rauh Dr.rer.nat., Biology, PM

Anamaria Rauh is an experienced and results-driven healthcare professional whose career spans over fifteen years in drug discovery, pre-clinical, and clinical development. With a Doctorate in Natural Sciences, she has combined her scientific expertise with strong project management skills to deliver impactful contributions to global health. Her work is guided by a commitment to advancing medicines, improving patient outcomes, and promoting health equity. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated agility, reliability, and a collaborative spirit, fostering environments where innovation and teamwork thrive.

In her role as a Global Study Lead at Novartis in Basel, Switzerland, Anamaria has successfully managed complex, multi-country clinical trials in hematology, guiding studies from start-up to close-out. She has coordinated with diverse teams comprising medical, safety, regulatory, procurement, feasibility, compliance, and patient engagement specialists, often working with up to forty stakeholders per study. Her leadership ensures operational excellence, risk and issue management, and the integration of patient perspectives into trial design and execution. She has also partnered closely with country organizations across Europe, Asia, and beyond to provide training, strategic guidance, and operational support.

Anamaria’s career foundation lies in rigorous scientific research, having previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher and PhD student investigating cellular signaling pathways, and as a research scientist in various international laboratories. This scientific grounding informs her evidence-based approach to leadership, enabling her to bridge the gap between research and practical healthcare solutions. She has also excelled in clinical trial supply chain management, overseeing global projects for major pharmaceutical companies and biotech's, with a focus on efficiency, process improvement, and client relationship building.

Beyond her professional achievements, Anamaria is a passionate advocate for gender equity, mental health awareness, and patient engagement. She is known for her ability to connect people, encourage resilience, and cultivate high-performing teams aligned with shared goals. Fluent in multiple languages, she brings cultural sensitivity and a global perspective to her work. Her signature strengths, enthusiasm, achievement, curiosity, confident communication, and positivity are consistently evident in her leadership style and her dedication to delivering meaningful outcomes in healthcare.

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