Emilio Neto is an executive with over 21 years of experience in Drug Development Strategy, Project Management, Clinical Operations, Team Management, and Project Finance Management globally from Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. His expertise spans various therapeutic areas, including Rare Diseases, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Vaccines, and Oncology.
Emilio began his career as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for Eli Lilly and Roche, and had different roles in Clinical Operations, Feasibility, Portfolio Management, and Project Management in large organizations, including IQVIA and ICON, and now leads the Country and Site Operations team at Biogen. As the Global Head of Country and Site Operations, Emilio leads the CSO team, whose sole objective is supporting the clinical trials sites that partner with Biogen in this honored drug development journey and is passionate about establishing strong relationships and bringing the best science to the population.
Emilio earned a PharmD degree from São Paulo University (USP – Brazil), an MBA from Getulio Vargas University (EAESP – Brazil), and a Certification in International Business Management from UCD Smurfit School (Ireland). He is currently pursuing a Doctoral program at the UNC Gillings School of Public Health – Executive Leadership, looking to keep finding ways to influence health care and bring breakthrough innovation.