Elham Masserrat
Elham Masserrat is a seasoned clinical operations and study management professional with 17 years of experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. She currently serves at Apple Health, where she leverages her expertise to optimize clinical operations and ensure the seamless collection of patient data for clinical research. Prior to joining Apple Health, she worked at Gilead Sciences for nearly a year and a half, focusing on clinical systems that support trials for life-saving drugs and medical devices. Her work has contributed to bringing groundbreaking therapies to market, including Keytruda, an oncology drug manufactured by Merck.
Throughout her career, Elham has been motivated by a passion for improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare innovation. Early experiences volunteering at a women’s cancer center during high school and college exposed her to the transformative power of pharmaceutical research. Witnessing patients recover through experimental treatments and seeing the collaborative efforts of nurses, doctors, and researchers inspired her to pursue a career that bridges science, clinical operations, and patient-centered care. This firsthand insight into the life-saving impact of medicines continues to drive her professional ambitions.
Elham’s educational background reflects her commitment to excellence and leadership in the healthcare field. She holds a graduate certificate in regulatory affairs from George Washington University, an MBA specializing in healthcare, and a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and life sciences from Penn State University. She is also an active member of the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SACRA), demonstrating her dedication to professional development and advancing best practices in clinical research.
Looking ahead, Elham is focused on continuing her contributions to healthcare innovation and exploring entrepreneurial opportunities that enhance patient access to better tools, methods, and technologies. Her career has been guided by a commitment to improving lives through clinical research, and she remains dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions that have a tangible, positive impact on patients and the broader medical community.
• Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs, George Washington University
• MBA, Healthcare specialization
• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Life Sciences, Penn State University
• Society of Clinical Research Associates (SACRA)
• Volunteered at a women's cancer center during high school and college
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Clinical Operations and Study Management
- Clinical trial systems and data collection
- Drug and medical device development, including oncology therapeutics
- Regulatory affairs in healthcare
- Project management and process optimization in clinical research
- Patient-centered research strategies
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most is seeing the real impact that drugs and medical devices have on patients’ lives. Being part of a process that can save lives or significantly improve quality of life is incredibly meaningful to me. I love working on innovations that empower people to take control of their health, giving them access to tools, methods, and technologies that help them understand their current health status, alleviate symptoms, and improve their overall well-being. Contributing to work that makes a tangible difference in someone’s life is both motivating and deeply rewarding.