Antonia Navarro, PhD
I am a Clinical Scientist and Scientific Liaison bridging the gap between evolving evidence and clinical value in Women’s Health and Oncology.
About My Mission
I am an entrepreneurial clinical scientist and scientific liaison with deep expertise in women’s health, including reproductive biology, endocrine disorders, and oncology. I have built a career centered on sustaining strategic, peer-level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across major Midwest academic centers.
I focus on evidence-based, fair-balanced scientific exchange. I translate evolving evidence into meaningful value for clinicians and patients. My background spans clinical trial management, public health strategy, and academic research, allowing me to lead cross-functional teams with scientific rigor and agility.
Strategic Initiatives
Scientific Exchange
Delivered 60+ peer-level presentations across women’s healthcare and oncology, communicating complex evolving evidence in a compliant manner.
KOL & HCP Engagement
Established deep relationships with OB/GYNs, MFMs, endocrinologists, and clinical leaders across Midwest academic networks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partnering with clinical operations, regulatory, epidemiology, and legal teams to align scientific and organizational objectives.
Field Leadership & Training
Mentoring research teams and developing SOPs to enhance scientific literacy and operational consistency across sites.
Career Trajectory
Clinical Research Manager
Jan 2024 – PresentAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
- Lead scientific oversight of 100+ clinical trials ensuring FDA/ICH/GCP adherence.
- Mentor and direct a 25-member research team, modeling scientific rigor.
- Develop SOPs and training programs to enhance operational consistency.
Molecular Director | Medical Scientific Liaison
May 2021 – Dec 2022Chicago Department of Public Health
- Liaison to hospitals and public health leaders on emerging disease trends.
- Generated actionable insights to guide public health strategy and vaccination initiatives.
- Managed advisory boards and responded to complex scientific information requests.
Assistant Research Professor
Sep 2019 – Apr 2021University of Chicago / UIC
- Scientific expert in reproductive endocrinology and GYN/OB diseases.
- Supported NIH and industry-sponsored trials (AbbVie, Allergan).
- Directed translational studies involving microbiome analysis and infertility.
Scientific Expertise
Competency Proficiency
Based on resume analysis and clinical leadership metrics
Experience Distribution
Academic Foundation
PhD
Molecular Biology & Women’s Health
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Mini-MBA
Management for Scientists
Kellogg School of Management
CCRP
Clinical Research Professional
ACRP Certified
B.S. Biology
Magna Cum Laude
Northeastern Illinois University
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Antonia Navarro, PhD
Clinical Scientist & Scientific Liaison