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Anna Sapone

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Senior Director Clinical Research GI, RU I&I at Pfizer
📍 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Anna Sapone is a senior director in clinical research at Pfizer, specializing in gastroenterology. Her career spans leadership roles at Arena Pharmaceuticals, Takeda, and Shire, where she has focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease programs. She conducted her gastroenterology fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Beyond her clinical development work, Anna shows a keen interest in fostering talent and leadership. She recently completed a course on coaching and developing employees, indicating a focus on team growth and mentorship alongside her scientific responsibilities.

Unique fact: Anna was a visiting researcher at Harvard Medical School, investigating the link between the gut microbiome, gluten sensitivity, and autism.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Director Clinical Research GI, RU I&I
Job Level
Senior
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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GI Clinical Development
Leads clinical research for Gastroenterology, Immunology & Inflammation at Pfizer, with prior experience leading IBD and Celiac programs at Takeda and Shire.
Celiac Disease Research
Has a deep background in gluten-related disorders, including research at Harvard/MGH and authoring publications on the topic.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Senior Director Clinical Research GI, RU I&I
Pfizer
10-2020 - 10-2022
Medical Director, GI Clinical Science
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10-2017 - 10-2020
Associate Medical Director, GI-DDU, Translational Science
Takeda
9-2016 - 9-2017
Associate clinical lead, GI-Therapeutical Area
Shire
10-2013 - 6-2022
Visiting Researcher appointment Mucosal Biology Research Center-Celiac Research Center
Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital
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Education
2013 - 2016
Gastroenterology fellowship
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2009 - 2014
Gastroenterology
Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli
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