Mari Heghinian, PhD

Professional Experience

• Clinical research leader with 10+ years of experience driving end-to-end study design, execution, and innovation across the drug development lifecycle

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives spanning clinical trials, digital health innovation, regulatory strategy, and commercialization planning

• Earned a PhD at the intersection of analytical chemistry and neuroscience, with deep expertise in neurological disease mechanisms and biomarker discovery

Areas of Expertise

• Clinical Trial Design and Execution across early/late-phase studies 

• AI-Driven Solutions for Drug Development, Patient Monitoring, and RWE

• Regulatory & Compliance Guidance for Digital Health Technologies 

• Complex Project Management Involving Multidisciplinary Global Teams 

Personal

• Native Floridian and beach lover

• Avid scuba diver and outdoor enthusiast