Cynthia Verst, Pharm.D.

President, Design and Delivery Innovation

Cynthia Verst, Pharm.D.

President, Design and Delivery Innovation

Cynthia Verst, Pharm.D., is president, Design and Delivery Innovation, R&D Solutions at IQVIA. In this role Dr. Verst is responsible for driving innovation and transformation throughout the trial lifecycle.

She previously served as president of both clinical operations and real world and late phase research for IQVIA.

Prior to joining IQVIA, she served as senior vice president, Global Late Phase Research for Optum Insight (a division of UnitedHealth Group). Dr. Verst began her career in biopharma at Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals as section head in its North American Medical and Technical Affairs group, successfully leading the Phase IIIB/IV research requirements of marketed products.

Dr. Verst holds a doctorate and bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of Cincinnati, a master’s degree in structural and cellular biology from the University of Illinois and bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry from Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Verst currently sits on the Board of Directors for ACRO, is a member of the Fellows of DIA and has served two terms as Chair of the DIA Board of Directors.

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