Epidemiology Manager
IQVIA, Portugal
Mariana Almas holds Master of Science degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences and in Epidemiology. In her role as Epidemiology Manager at IQVIA Mariana acts as Lead Epidemiologist in observational studies across different therapeutic areas, mainly based on primary data collection. As part of this role, she develops protocols for observational studies, provides scientific input to Data Management documents and Statistical Analysis plans, reviews study outputs and interacts with both internal and external study team members. Overall, Mariana has more than 10 years of experience in Drug Safety. She authored protocol and reports of Post Authorisation Safety Studies (PASS), Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and conducted case processing and literature monitoring. She has a very good understanding of Safety Regulations in Europe and has been involved in thought leadership and training activities related to PASS and Pharmacovigilance at internal and external venues. She is a member of ENCePP Working Group 3.