Team

Herminia Esteban Martín

As Deputy Director, Herminia is responsible for the coordination, development, supervision, and management of all Foundation projects. She ensures that all the resources necessary for the running of the organization are available and that all projects are implemented in a sustainable manner according to the criteria of legality, transparency, and ethics, as stipulated in the Foundation’s Ethics Code. Herminia is also the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

Herminia holds a degree in biology and has received additional training and gained broad experience in various aspects of clinical research and foundation management.

Almudena Álvarez-Cascos Rojas

Almudena is responsible for organization of events and training and coordinates the logistic and administrative management of continuing training activities such as conferences, seminars, courses, and meetings.

Almudena is a fully qualified executive assistant and has collaborated extensively with top-level executive staff. She also has broad experience in team management and training.

Mercedes González García

Mercedes is Head of the Accounting, Legal, and Employment Department and is responsible for legal matters.

Mercedes holds a degree in law and has broad experience in labor consulting and accounting.

Ana Herrera Puerta

As Manager of General Processes and Projects, Ana provides information on the Foundation’s research activity and participates in the preparation of financial reports in order to optimize the resources necessary for the smooth running of ongoing projects. She is also responsible for prevention of occupational risks and employee health. Ana provides logistic and executive support to the Deputy Director.

Ana holds a degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in management of nonprofit organizations. She has extensive experience in the running of biomedical research foundations.

Sara Fernández Prado

Administrative Support and General Affairs. Sara provides administrative support to the whole team by organizing trips, programs, and the central archive based on the Foundation’s standard operating procedures. She oversees courier services, registration of invoices, and in-person and telephone support.

Sara is an advanced technician in sound and image. She has broad experience in providing telephone and personal support to clients and is involved in a wide range of administrative tasks.

Marta de Miguel Montero

As Project Manager for Scientific Research, Marta is in charge of the Foundation’s research area. She leads the monitor team and oversees the training of interns. She is also responsible for operational and executive management of research projects and facilitates the integration and participation of different study groups from the SEIMC in international projects and networks.

Marta holds a degree in biological science and a master’s degree in clinical trial monitoring. She has broad experience in the follow-up, monitoring, and quality assurance of research projects.

Pedro Gil Divasson

In his role as Lead Clinical Research Associate, Pedro is responsible for the implementation of research projects, from the first official application for approval by the health authorities to the publication of results. He supervises and coordinates the team of monitors assigned to each project.

Pedro holds a degree in biology and a master’s degree in clinical trial monitoring. He has broad experience in the follow-up, monitoring, and quality assurance of research studies.

Eduardo Manzanares Charle

Eduardo holds a degree in pharmacy and a master’s degree in clinical and pharmaceutical research. He has broad experience in the follow-up, monitoring, and quality assurance of research studies.

Samantha García Díaz

Samantha is a senior clinical trial monitor. As such, she is responsible for the initiation, monitoring, follow-up, and completion of clinical trials and other types of scientific research study

Samantha holds a degree in biology and a master’s degree in clinical trial monitoring and coordination. Her experience includes the follow-up, monitoring, and quality assurance of research studies.

Marta del Rey Espina

Marta is a clinical trial monitor. Her responsibilities include the initiation, monitoring, follow-up, and completion of clinical trials and observational studies.

Marta holds a degree in biology and a master’s degree in clinical trial monitoring and coordination. Her experience includes follow-up, monitoring, and quality assurance in research studies.

Carlos Oliva Rodríguez

Carlos is a Junior Clinical Trial Monitor. His responsibilities include the initiation, monitoring, follow-up, and completion of clinical trials and observational studies.

Carlos holds a degree in biology and a master’s degree in medical biology.

Sara Vázquez González

Sara is a Junior Clinical Trial Monitor. Her responsibilities include the initiation, monitoring, follow-up, and completion of clinical trials and observational studies.

Sara holds a degree in biology and master’s degree in clinical trial monitoring.

Ana Mateo Sanmartín

Ana is a junior clinical trial monitor. Her responsibilities include the initiation, monitoring, follow-up, and completion of clinical trials and observational studies.

Ana holds a degree in pharmacy and a master’s degree in clinical trial project management.

Marina Muñoz Aguirre

Marina is a junior clinical trial monitor. Her responsibilities include the initiation, monitoring, follow-up, and completion of clinical trials and observational studies.

Marina holds a degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical trial monitoring.

Laura Palomo Moreno
Laura is a clinical trial assistant. Her responsibilities cover all aspects of the administration and supervision of clinical research protocols to ensure that they fulfil the quality standards required for reporting to regulatory bodies.

Laura holds a technical assistant in administration and management and a master’s degree in Clinical Trials. She has experience in the administrative management of research and customer services.

Elena Revuelta Arribas

Elena is a clinical trial assistant. Her responsibilities cover all aspects of the administration and supervision of clinical research protocols to ensure that they fulfil the quality standards required for reporting to regulatory bodies.

Elena is an advanced executive assistant. She has broad experience in customer service.

Beatriz Brazal Sánchez-Prieto

Beatriz is completing her internship in clinical trial monitoring. She is being trained in the initiation, monitoring, and follow-up of clinical trials and observational studies.

Beatriz holds a degree in biochemistry and is currently studying for a master’s degree in clinical trial monitoring and coordination.

The Foundation also collaborates with external professionals who provide support in IT, statistical analysis, and methodology.