Lauren Chazal, MBA is an expert in the clinical trials industry, with extensive experience in site operations, business development, and financial management. She spent the first five years of her career with traditional financial organizations and then pivoted to clinical research with a privately held multi-site clinical research organization. She has been instrumental in business development, mergers and acquisitions, and relationship management for global clinical research sites since 2012. This includes but not limited to Headlands Research where she holds the current title Chief Business Development Officer. Lauren joined Headlands Research, a KKR portfolio company, in October of 2018 as the first employee under the then CEO. She has been integral in building the business from concept to 18 research centers across the US/Canada and 550+ employees to date. In addition to KKR, Lauren has reporting experience with several mid/large sized private equity groups. Lauren’s deep understanding of the dynamics between clinical research centers, CROs, and sponsors is complemented by her expertise in securing high-quality trial sites and patient recruitment solutions.
Lauren earned a dual degree in Finance and Marketing from Lehigh University and an MBA from the University of Florida (UF). She is actively involved in the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) and serves on the board of the International Women’s Forum (IWF) Arizona Chapter. She has been a regular speaker at multiple industry conferences. Outside of her professional achievements, Lauren spends time with her two beautiful children, is an avid reader and is also a dedicated four-time marathon runner.