Advarra
Columbia, US · Founded 1983 · 1,858 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Advarra provides clinical research services and technology, including institutional review board (IRB) and institutional biosafety committee (IBC) review, data monitoring, endpoint adjudication, and consulting, along with software platforms for clinical trials. It serves life sciences companies, research sites, and institutions in the clinical research industry.
Founders & leadership
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Gadi SaaronyChief Executive OfficerGadi Saarony is Chief Executive Officer of Advarra, a provider of clinical research services and technology including IRB and IBC review, data monitoring, and clinical trial software. He spent 17 years at PAREXEL International in roles spanning clinical research services, global clinical operations, and clinical technology, and previously worked in management consulting at Ernst & Young.
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Dwight Van InwegenChief Financial OfficerHe brings more than 25 years of finance experience in multinational organizations across various business scales and global markets.
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Scott UebeleChief Operating OfficerScott Uebele is Chief Operating Officer at Advarra, a clinical research services and technology company, where he oversees strategy and operations across review services, consulting, and global service delivery. He holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from Bucknell University and an MBA in Finance from Seton Hall University, with over 20 years of experience in strategic operations and financial leadership in the life sciences and pharma-services sectors.
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Marco CapassoChief Legal and Risk Officer, Secretary to the BoardHe previously held senior legal and governance roles at private equity-backed and public companies, advising on corporate governance, regulatory strategy, and transactions, with background experience as a clinical researcher and expertise spanning clinical research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare technology, and data governance.
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Lauri CarlileChief Research Services OfficerLauri Carlile is Executive Vice President of Global Review Services at Advarra, where he oversees institutional review board, biosafety committee, data monitoring, and endpoint adjudication services. He has more than 18 years of experience in clinical research compliance and regulatory oversight.
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Brian HartChief Technology OfficerHe brings over 20 years of experience in technology leadership across healthcare, life sciences, AI, and cloud computing, with prior work in enterprise imaging, healthcare analytics, and AI-powered platforms.
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Vicki VezinaChief Human Resources Officer
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Advarra do?
- Advarra provides clinical research services and technology, including institutional review board (IRB) and institutional biosafety committee (IBC) review, data monitoring, endpoint adjudication, and consulting, along with software platforms for clinical trials. It serves life sciences companies, research sites, and institutions in the clinical research industry.
- Who are Advarra's investors?
- Advarra's investors include Genstar, Northlane Capital Partners, Blackstone, CPP Investments, Genstar Capital.
- Where is Advarra headquartered?
- Advarra is headquartered in Columbia, US.


