Andrea Secades

Project Manager

Role

Degree

Ma in Project Management

Personal Info

ase@clinigma.com

About

Andrea brings over five years of hands-on experience managing international healthcare research projects, with particular expertise in patient engagement and qualitative study design.

Expertise

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Research Management
  • Extensive experience managing over 40 multi-country studies, including in-trial interviews, patient journey mapping, PRO development, and patient preference research
  • Deep knowledge of therapeutic areas including oncology, rare diseases, autoimmune conditions, and cardiovascular health
  • Trusted by clients for strategic input on study design, proposal development, and feasibility assessment
Stakeholder and Client Leadership
  • Primary point of contact for sponsors, CROs, and internal teams across all project phases
  • Skilled in navigating complex stakeholder environments, ensuring alignment between client expectations and operational delivery
  • Delivered over 100 research proposals and supported bid-defence presentations and capability sessions across Europe
Operational Excellence in Qualitative Studies
  • Manages project lifecycle from initiation to close-out, ensuring timelines, budgets, and compliance standards are met
  • Experienced in setting up project teams, coordinating across functions, and standardising procedures for consistency across studies
  • Proficient in managing simultaneous international projects while fostering team cohesion and quality delivery
Academic and Professional Credentials
  • Master’s Degree in Project Management (VIU International University Valencia)
  • University Degree in Advertising and Public Relations (Universidad Complutense Madrid)
  • PMP- and Agile-informed approach to research operations and team leadership

Andrea’s combination of strategic insight, cultural fluency, and healthcare project management expertise makes her a vital part of CLINIGMA®’s team—ensuring that each patient interview study is delivered with precision, empathy, and regulatory confidence.

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